How to Rent Guide: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Landlords must provide this guide to tenants to ensure they remain legally compliant and able to issue eviction notices if necessary.
This is a mandatory document that landlords must provide to tenants when starting a new tenancy agreement.
Who it's for
This guide is for all landlords and letting agents who are issuing new Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs).
What you get
You receive a document that ensures you are meeting your legal requirements for compliance at the start of a tenancy.
What it costs you
There is no direct monetary cost to obtain the guide, but you are required to provide the most recent version to your tenants at the very beginning of their tenancy.
The catch to know
If you provide an outdated version of the guide, you may find that your Section 21 eviction notices are considered invalid, which can cause significant legal issues later.
How to apply
- Locate the most recent version of the guide via the official government website.
- Provide a copy to your tenant when the tenancy begins.
- Keep a record that you have supplied the latest version.