Use this free PDF to organise a private tenancy in England. Its prompts are not a complete assessment of every property or a substitute for official forms.
What the PDF contains
Property details, gas safety and EICR records, EPC details, alarm test tables, written tenancy information, Right to Rent checks, deposit records, an agreement record, risk-assessment notes and licensing details.
Current written-information duties
For new private assured tenancies from 1 May 2026, give prescribed written information before agreeing the tenancy. Most existing written tenancies needed the official Information Sheet by 31 May 2026; wholly oral tenancies needed written terms. Particular transitional cases have different timings.
How to Rent was withdrawn on 1 May 2026. Follow the current written-information guide, and download the actual Information Sheet from GOV.UK where required. A checklist is not that document.
Complete the checklist
- Check which duties apply to the property and tenancy.
- Record the documents and confirmed deadlines, including shorter EICR intervals.
- Complete safety checks and any necessary remedial work.
- Give required documents by their individual deadlines and retain delivery evidence.
- Keep sensitive landlord-only records separate from any tenant-facing pack.
Use the move-in guide for linked official sources. Deposit protection and information are due within 30 days of receipt, not necessarily on move-in day.
Store and track the records
Free includes one property, the document vault and deadline reminders. Compliance pack export starts with Solo. Downloading or uploading this blank checklist does not complete its tasks.