Serving a valid eviction notice (especially Section 21 in England/Wales) often depends on having provided other key documents earlier in the tenancy. Ensure your paperwork is in order before issuing notice.
Key Compliance Documents Checklist:
- Tenancy Agreement: The signed, correct version.
- Tenancy Deposit Protection Certificate & Prescribed Information: Proof of protection within 30 days (Eng/Wal).
- 'How to Rent' Guide (Eng/Wal): Correct version provided at start.
- Gas Safety Record (CP12): If applicable, provided before move-in and annually (Eng/Wal/Scot).
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): Provided at start (Eng/Wal/Scot).
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR): Required for most tenancies in England & Scotland; provided to tenants. Wales has similar requirements under FFHH.
- Property Licence: HMO / Selective Licence if required by local council (Eng/Wal/Scot).
- Landlord Registration: Required in Scotland & Wales.
Action: Conduct a compliance audit before needing to serve notice. Missing documents, especially for S21, can halt the process. Legalmaster™ assumes you have met these prior obligations when generating the notice itself.
