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Start of Tenancy Compliance Checklist
Essential compliance checklist for starting a new assured periodic tenancy under the Renters Rights Act.
Updated: 1 April 2026
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Important Legal Note
All tenancies must be periodic from 1 May 2026. Fixed-term tenancies are no longer permitted.
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Start of Tenancy Compliance Checklist
A complete checklist of everything you must do when starting a new tenancy under the Renters Rights Act.
Before Tenancy Starts:
- Right to Rent check completed and documented
- Tenancy agreement signed (assured periodic, no fixed term)
- Deposit protected within 30 days
- Prescribed information provided to tenant
Documents to Provide:
- How to Rent guide (current version)
- Gas Safety Certificate (if gas present)
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- Tenant Information Sheet (from 31 May 2026)
At Move-In:
- Property inventory completed and signed
- Keys and access information handed over
- Utility readings taken and recorded
- Monitor for Register Your Rental Property rollout in your area (regional rollout from 15 December 2026)
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