Company lets & corporate tenants — checklist

England · checked 10 November 2026 · Not yet reviewed by a solicitor

Before signing

• Tenant is a genuine company (check Companies House)
• Company accounts checked
• Guarantee or rent deposit agreed
• Lender and insurer happy with a company tenant
• Company-let agreement checked by a solicitor

Occupiers

• Names of all adult occupiers
• Right to Rent position checked
• HMO position checked if sharers

Safety

• Gas safety certificate
• EICR
• EPC
• Smoke and CO alarms

Ask your solicitor

• Is this a genuine company let, or could it be an assured tenancy?
• How do I end it and recover possession from the occupiers?
• Do deposit protection, Tenant Fees Act or Right to Rent apply here?

Ask your mortgage broker / lender

• Does my mortgage allow letting to a company?

Ask your insurer

• Is a company tenant covered, including rent guarantee?

General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Something can be legal and still breach your mortgage, lease or insurance — check each separately. landlordwala.com/risk-checks/company-lets