Pre-Letting Residential - Scotland
Pre-Tenancy Checklist
The latest Pre-Tenancy Checklist for landlords & agents letting in Scotland. You must go through this list when letting residential property to a tenant.
Tenant Welcome Letter
The welcome tenant letter has everything a landlord should provide to a tenant moving in. It is a very useful letter which should be used for all new tenants.
Letter to tenant serving Gas or Electrical certicate(s)
Template letter to the tenant enclosing gas or electrical safety inspection report with a confirmation requirement from the tenant.
Renting property in Scotland
How to rent a property in Scotland, the documents and requirements for letting in Scotland.
Directors Guarantee
When letting a property to a company under common law tenancy (Non-Housing Act), you may feel uncomfortable letting to a limited company. You may request a director to give a personal guarantee.
Order EPC Online
You are required to have an up-to-date EPC in place before letting a property. Energy Performance Certificates are valid for ten years. Check when your EPC expiry date on the government website.
Right to Rent I.D
Right to rent I.D checklist. The Right to Rent scheme by law requires landlords to check all prospective tenants who wish to occupy their properties have legal status to live in the UK before they can let.
Inventory template
Inventory template for landlords or letting agents. Inventory is crucial before letting a dwelling; it is evidence of the property’s condition prior to letting and may be required for deposit purposes.
Character Reference
A character reference form is useful when letting a property to a prospective tenant. You should also carry out a Credit & Referencing check; see under Credit & Reference to order report.
Credit & Referencing
This service makes the process more efficient than ever before. The tenant provides information that the platform requests directly from the tenant, saving you time. Discounted from £25 now £19.95
Guarantor Agreement
Use a Guarantor if the tenant’s credit history is poor. A Guarantor agrees to pay your rent if you don’t pay it, for example, a parent or close relative.
Tenancy Application
Tenancy application template. You should obtain a completed tenancy application from your tenant before letting. This also contains consent from the tenant(s) to carry out credit checks.