Documents that must be given to tenants before they move in

Before a tenant enters into a tenancy agreement (lease) or moves in to a residential property they must be given the following documents by the landlord or the landlord's agent:

• a copy of the proposed tenancy agreement (filled out by the landlord or agent where appropriate in the spaces provided) which comes in two parts: 

1. the terms of the agreement
2. a report on the condition of the property (called the condition report)

• a written statement of the costs payable by the tenant on signing the agreement  
• a copy of the Renting guide.

 The tenant must be given time to read and understand the terms of the tenancy agreement before being asked to sign it.
 

Attachement:

1. Sample residential tenancy agreement
2. Renting guide