At the start of a new tenancy, the landlord should provide a tenant with certain documents
- A valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- A valid annual Gas Safety Certificate. Each gas appliance must be checked and certified each year
- A copy of the Department’s “How to rent: the checklist for renting in England” guide
- If a deposit is paid, which scheme it has been protected with
Thinking of renting from a private landlord check out Renting from a private landlord