What Documents Am I Given?

Property Genius provides tenancy documentation digitally. A paper copy can be supplied where reasonably required. Keep your documents safe throughout and after the tenancy.

• Written tenancy terms: the prescribed information about the parties, property, rent, deposit, payment arrangements, notice and responsibilities. This will usually be included in the tenancy agreement.

• Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet: most tenants whose written tenancy existed before 1 May 2026 should have received the official government PDF by 31 May 2026. Existing written agreements did not need to be replaced.

• Deposit prescribed information: details of the deposit amount, protection scheme, contact information, repayment process and dispute-resolution service. This must normally be provided within 30 days of the deposit being received.

• Energy Performance Certificate: information about the property’s energy efficiency.

• Electrical Installation Condition Report: confirmation of the condition of the fixed electrical installation, normally renewed at least every five years or sooner if the report requires it.

• Gas Safety Record: supplied before occupation where gas is present and following the required annual gas-safety check.

• Inventory and check-in report: a record of the property, contents and condition at the start of the tenancy. Review it promptly and report any errors.

The October 2023 “How to Rent” checklist has been withdrawn for the current tenancy regime. Customers should use current government private-renting guidance instead. Historic documents may remain relevant to possession notices served before 1 May 2026, so seek advice in those cases.

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Last reviewed: 2 September 2026. General information for England; not legal advice.