Letting your property: what to check before you start

Before a tenant moves in, make sure the basics are covered. Safety: a current gas safety certificate, an electrical installation condition report and working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Energy: a valid Energy Performance Certificate for the property. Licensing: check whether your borough requires a selective or HMO licence. Deposits must be protected in a government-approved scheme, and tenants must receive the prescribed information. Rules change regularly, so speak to us for up-to-date advice on your obligations as a landlord.