Answer honestly — 3 minutes that could save you thousands in fines.
Do you have a valid Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) issued in the last 12 months?
Was it carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer?
Did you give a copy to your tenant within 28 days of the check?
Do you have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) issued in the last 5 years?
Did you give a copy to your tenant before they moved in?
Does your property have a valid EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)?
Is the EPC rating E or above? (F and G rated properties cannot legally be let)
Did you give a copy of the EPC to your tenant?
Is there a working smoke alarm on every floor of the property?
If there is a solid fuel appliance (log burner, coal fire), is there a CO alarm in the same room?
Does all furniture you have provided meet the 1988 fire resistance regulations?
Did you give your tenant the current How to Rent guide at the start of the tenancy?
Is the tenancy deposit protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days of receipt?
Did you serve the Prescribed Information about deposit protection within 30 days?
Did you check all adult occupants have the right to rent in the UK before they moved in?
Do you have a written tenancy agreement signed by all parties?
Does your agreement avoid banned terms (e.g. charging prohibited fees)?