Do I need to serve prescribed information at the start of a tenancy?

Yes. Deposit prescribed information, the How-to-Rent guide, gas safety certificate and EPC must be served correctly, otherwise a section 21 notice may be invalid.

What is the difference between section 21 and section 8?

Section 21 is the 'no-fault' notice at the end of an AST fixed term (subject to the government's ongoing reforms). Section 8 is a fault-based notice relying on statutory grounds (typically rent arrears).

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Landlord Documentation

Compliant landlord paperwork packs — prescribed information, notices and safety compliance.

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Overview

How we help

A well-prepared landlord documentation pack protects your rental income, keeps you compliant and makes disputes faster to resolve. We prepare and review the paperwork private landlords need for the full letting cycle.

Who this is for: Private landlords, portfolio landlords and letting agents in England and Wales.

What is included

Right-to-rent check documentation
How-to-Rent guide and prescribed information
Deposit protection paperwork and prescribed information
EPC, gas safety and electrical safety compliance packs
Section 21 and Section 8 notice preparation
Inventory and check-in / check-out documentation

Process

How the process works

01
Review
We review your current documentation and identify gaps.
02
Preparation
We prepare the tenancy-start pack tailored to the property and tenant.
03
Compliance
We check EPC, gas, electrical, deposit and How-to-Rent are correctly served.
04
Ongoing
We remain available for renewals, notices and end-of-tenancy documentation.

When we help

Common situations we help with

Every matter is different, but the following situations come up frequently. If any of these sound like yours, we can help.

You are starting a new tenancy
You have inherited a portfolio and need documentation reviewed
You need to serve a section 21 or section 8 notice
You want a compliance audit before letting agent handover

Frequently asked

Common questions

Do I need to serve prescribed information at the start of a tenancy?: Yes. Deposit prescribed information, the How-to-Rent guide, gas safety certificate and EPC must be served correctly, otherwise a section 21 notice may be invalid.
What is the difference between section 21 and section 8?: Section 21 is the 'no-fault' notice at the end of an AST fixed term (subject to the government's ongoing reforms). Section 8 is a fault-based notice relying on statutory grounds (typically rent arrears).

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