UK Landlord Document Checklist
Ten documents every UK landlord needs before letting a property. Tick as you go, save in your browser, and print a clean copy for your files.
- Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) — annual renewal.
- EPC Certificate (rating E or above) — valid 10 years.
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — every 5 years.
- Right to Rent checks for each adult tenant.
- Deposit protection in a government-approved scheme (DPS, MyDeposits or TDS).
- Working smoke alarms on every storey.
- Carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with a fuel-burning appliance.
- Latest How to Rent guide given to tenants.
- Signed tenancy agreement (usually an AST).
- Inventory and schedule of condition with photos.
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