5 documents your landlord must hand over to you (by law)

Here is the essential list of documents that you should expect as a tenant from your landlord.A copy of the Government’s rental guideThis guide sets out all the information you should be given as a tenant, your legal rights and what to expect from the rental process: How to rent: The checklist for renting in England A gas safety certificateIf your rental home has any gas installations (such as an oven), your landlord must arrange an initial gas safety check as conducted by a Gas Safe engineer – and provide you with a certificate. If they don't you can report them to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The paperwork protecting your depositYour landlord must hold your deposit in a government-backed Tenancy Deposit Scheme, so you'll be protected if there's any disputes at the end of the tenancy. You’ll be given the paperwork for the scheme which should clearly state the sum being held. An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)This certificate rates the energy-efficiency of your rental home, from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Relevant contact detailsYour landlord (or lettings agent acting on behalf of the landlord), should provide their full contact details including address and telephone number in case of an emergency.A ‘nice-to-have’…It’s not law but it's good practice for your landlord to provide you with reports of any electrical inspections.6. If applicable – A copy of any licencing (HMO, selective) if your property is in a licensable area then a copy of the licence should given to you so you are aware of the guidelines and restrictions of the licence.So that concludes this episode of Ask the Estate Agent Podcast. You can contact us anytime using the links below:Facebook: www.facebook.com/asktheestateagentInstagram: www.instagram.com/asktheestateagentTwitter: www.twitter.com/asktheEAWebsite: www.asktheestateagent.co.ukSo don’t forget to contact us with any subjects you would like us to cover or questions you would like answering in the coming episodes and until next time I would like to thank you for listening and goodbye for now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.