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.

Create An Eviction Notice