Inventory Base say there are 7 essential docs, we say more, here are their suggested documents:

1. Tenancy agreement

2. How to Rent

3. Deposit Prescribed Information

4. Energy Performance Certificate, EPC

5. Electrical Installation Condition Report, EICR

6. Gas Safety Certificate, GSC

7. Inventory

SmartLandlords would add to this:

i. The Deposit Prescribed Information requires several parts a/ What is the Tenancy Deposit scheme (booklet)? b/ Prescribed form under the Housing Act 2004

ii. Privacy Notice and Retention Schedule iii. Tenant Handbook

These are at a minimum, to commence a tenancy.