How to set up a tenancy
This section covers what you need to do to set up the tenancy:
- Finding and managing tenants (and conducting necessary checks)
- Registering the tenancy deposit
- Giving the tenant all the required documents, including (not an exhaustive list):
- Information about the tenancy deposit scheme you're using
- Inventory of furnishings and fittings (if required)
- Rent book (if required)
- Energy Performance Certificate
- Gas safety certificate (if applicable)
To help you decide the type of tenancy that suits your needs, see Tenancy and lodger agreements.
For what to include in a tenancy agreement, see What's in a tenancy agreement?.
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