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Renting in the UK — Tenant Rights Checklist
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9 itemsKnow your rights as a tenant. Deposit protection, Section 21, repairs, and how to leave a tenancy correctly. This free renting in the uk — tenant rights checklist gives you a 9-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
What's on the list
- Confirm your deposit is protected in a government-backed scheme within 30 days
- Get written confirmation of which scheme protects your deposit
- Keep a copy of your tenancy agreement
- Do a check-in inventory with photos on move-in day
- Report all repairs in writing — keep records
- Know the notice periods — Section 21 requires 2 months notice from landlord
- Do not withhold rent even if repairs are outstanding — use other remedies
- Do a check-out inventory with photos on move-out day
- Request deposit return within 10 days of moving out
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