Setting up the Tenancy
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Has the tenant(s) been fully referenced to check financial viability and employment details? Right to Rent checks on all 18+ occupiers are compulsory. Failure to to this can result in a prison sentence and a large fine under the Immigration Act 2016. All personal documents are kept securely in line with GDPR Regulations. If a Tenancy Deposit has been taken, is it protected and registered with an appropriate Government Scheme? Has the Deposit Protection Certificate and Prescribed Information been served to the tenant? Is there sufficient proof that the Gas Safety Certificate, the EICR and the EPC have all been served to the tenant? Is there sufficient proof that the correct version of the Government issued 'How to Rent' guide has been served to the tenant prior to the start of the tenancy?
If there is a license applicable to the property, has a copy been issued to the tenant?
Proof that the relevant documents have been served is essential if you ever need to give notice to take possession of the property from the tenant. Without the necessary proof, the court will dismiss the application.
Is there a legally binding Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) in place which details the fixed term of the tenancy, rent payments and all necessary obligations? Is there sufficient proof that the tenant has seen a draft copy of the agreement for them to read and understand prior to the tenancy starting?
Is the tenancy agreement signed and dated by ALL parties?
If there is a Guarantor in place, have ID, address and contact details been saved securely?
Is the guarantor agreement signed and dated by ALL parties? Has there been a thorough, detailed photographic inventory been prepared on the property and signed by the tenants to show that they agree with the condition and contents of the property on the day of move in?
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