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Step 8 · Starting a tenancy

Move-in day

Inventory, meter readings, keys, copies of certificates.

Day one

What you need to know

  • Do a dated, photographed inventory and check-in report, signed by the tenant. It's your evidence for any deposit deductions later.
  • Record meter readings and keys handed over.
  • Give copies of the gas certificate, EICR and EPC, and keep proof of what you gave and when.

Documents for this step