Read and sign tenancy contract

The agent or landlord will confirm with you that the tenancy is acceptable and ready to go. At this point you will be required to sign a tenancy contract.  

Please make sure you read and understand this. It is a legal document, if you are unsure of what it says or what it means ask to take the form away and get legal advice or the help of a reliable person to read it through for you before you sign it. It will state the terms you are agreeing and include the following:

  • landlord details
  • tenant details
  • length of tenancy
  • type of tenancy
  • inventory of property  
  • amount of rent due
  • payment dates
  • conditions of tenancy
  • how or when the tenancy ends

If you have any specific requirements or objections, now is a good time to agree them as once the contract is signed you are responsible and liable to accept all of the conditions.  

Make sure you keep a copy of the tenancy in a safe place. Assured shorthold tenancies are the most common type.