1. Landlord puts their property on the market and a 'To Let' sign is erected.
2. Potential Tenants arrange and conduct a viewing of the property for let.
3. The rental amount and terms of rental are agreed between the Tenant and the Landlord.
4. The Landlord should take up Tenant references and credit checks.
5. Contracts are drawn up by the Landlord. These are agreed and signed between the Landlord and Tenant and a rental start date confirmed
6. The 'To Let' sign can be changed to 'Let'.
7. Tenant lodges first months rent and agreed deposit (usually one months rent) with the Landlord.
8. Inventory and facility (gas, electric, etc) checks are performed and signed over to the new Tenant.
9. Tenant moves in on agreed date and agreed contract rental period starts.
10. Monthly or weekly rent collection commence.
11. The Tenant should be aware that the Landlord is within their rights to perform periodic inspections of the rental property, by prior arrangement with the Tenant.
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