England And Wales
Becoming a tenant in England and Wales is quiet a common process. Rules and regulations change often and seeking advice from certain sources can be out-dated and cause issues down the line. GOV.UK offers the most up to date and comprehensive guide on what to watch out for when renting a property. We highly recommend reading it before going home hunting or if you are currently renting a property.
But in a brief summary your Landlord will need to provide you before or on the day of their move in with;
- A valid Energy Performance Certificate or EPC.
- A valid Gas Safety Certificate (If the property has gas).
- A signed copy of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement.
- A copy of the How To Rent Booklet.
- A copy of the Deposit Protection Certificate.
- A Record of the Electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR (if applicable).
- Evidence of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms (this can be provided within the Inventory or the Gas Safety Certificate).
It goes into a lot of detail but there are independent schemes such as england.shelter.org.uk which offer advice to people who may be in a situation where things are going wrong.
Scotland
Becoming a tenant in Scotland is quiet a common process. Rules and regulations change often and seeking advice from certain sources can be out-dated and cause issues down the line. Shelter-Scotland offers the most up to date and comprehensive guide on what to watch out for when renting a property. We highly recommend reading it before going home hunting or if you are currently renting a property.
Northern Ireland
Becoming a tenant in Northern Ireland is quiet a common process. Rules and regulations change often and seeking advice from certain sources can be out-dated and cause issues down the line. nidirect.gov.uk offers the most up to date and comprehensive guide on what to watch out for when renting a property. We highly recommend reading it before going home hunting or if you are currently renting a property.
It goes into a lot of detail but there are independent schemes such as england.shelter.org.uk which offer advice to people who may be in a situation where things are going wrong.