How to set up a tenancy

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This section covers what you need to do to set up the tenancy:

• Finding and managing tenants (and conducting necessary checks)
• Registering the tenancy deposit
• Giving the tenant all the required documents, including (not an exhaustive list):
• Information about the tenancy deposit scheme you're using
• Inventory of furnishings and fittings (if required)
• Rent book (if required)
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Gas safety certificate (if applicable)

To help you decide the type of tenancy that suits your needs, see Tenancy and lodger agreements.

For what to include in a tenancy agreement, see What's in a tenancy agreement?.