HAZARO · LONDON
Know what you are signing.
How a tenancy agreement is prepared, checked and recorded.
ENGLAND · Reviewed 20 September 2026
What is the agreement?
A tenancy agreement records the arrangement between landlord and tenant, including the rent and responsibilities. Its label alone does not decide the legal status. Establish the correct tenancy type first.
Prepare → review → sign
We start with the property and parties, confirm the proposed arrangement, organise the relevant information and give both sides time to review. Questions are resolved before signing; specialist issues can be referred for independent legal advice.
Use the current framework
New assured shorthold tenancies cannot be created from 1 May 2026. For new covered tenancies, the required written information must be given before the agreement is signed or otherwise agreed. Existing tenancies have their own transition requirements.
Keep the final version
Record the agreed version and provide copies to the parties. Do not treat a downloadable checklist as a tenancy agreement or alter important clauses without understanding the effect.
Your practical checklist
- Confirm the correct tenancy type and the property address.
- Check every party name and service contact.
- Review rent, payment dates, bills and deposit arrangements.
- Read repair, access and use-of-home responsibilities.
- Confirm the required written information has been provided.
- Check the applicable notice process and joint-tenant obligations.
- Resolve questions before signing and save the final version.
General information, not advice on an individual case. Rules and tenancy types differ; use the linked guidance and obtain professional advice where needed.