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new landlord pack

This free information pack includes information and tools to help you get started. Email us your postal address details or call 0800 TENANCY (0800 83 62 62).

Pre-tenancy

Information and tools to help before you start renting.

Pre-letting checklist for landlords

Read the pre-letting checklist for landlords online.

What sort of publication it is: Form
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains: This is a checklist for landlords of all the things that need to be done before renting out their property.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Pre-tenancy application form

Pre-tenancy application form [PDF 36 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Form
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains: This form is for landlords to gather information from a prospective tenant.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

New tenant's checklist

A new tenant's checklist.

What sort of publication it is: Checklist
Who it's for: Tenants
What it contains: This is a checklist for tenants to help you choose the rental property that's best for you, your budget and your lifestyle. It also includes information and tips.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Discrimination in tenancy matters

Read the Discrimination in tenancy matters online.

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet explains the law relating to discrimination in tenancy matters and who to contact for help.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Selecting tenants

Read the selecting tenants online.

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains:  This information sheet offers helpful tips on selecting tenants.  It suggests questions to ask and criteria to evaluate when selecting tenants.
How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Conducting a reference check

Read the Conducting a reference check online.

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains: This information sheet suggests questions to ask a referee and also things to consider when speaking to a referee.
How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Conducting a credit check

Read the conducting a credit check online.

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains: This information sheet details the steps to take to obtain a credit check.  It also tells you the information contained in a credit check.
How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Selecting a property manager

Read the Selecting a property manager online.

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains: This information sheet details the questions you should prospective property managers.  It also lists the contractual arrangements you should consider.
How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)