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Don’t Get Caught Out: 5 Legal Documents Every Liverpool Landlord Must Issue
Published: May 2025
Category: Legal | Compliance
Missing one piece of paperwork can make your tenancy unenforceable — or worse, illegal.
In 2025, with rental regulations tightening and Section 21 notices disappearing, getting your legal documents right is non-negotiable.
Here are the five essential documents every landlord must issue at the start of a tenancy — and what happens if you don’t.
✅ 1. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
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Must be issued before marketing the property
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Must be rated E or above (C from 2028 for new tenancies)
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Tenants must receive a copy before move-in
Without it: You can’t legally let the property — or issue a valid Section 21 (if still applicable).
✅ 2. Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)
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Required if the property has gas appliances
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Must be renewed annually
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Tenants must receive a copy before move-in
Without it: You’re in breach of criminal law, and may face fines or worse in the event of an incident.
✅ 3. Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
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Mandatory for all rented homes
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Must be renewed every 5 years
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Must be issued to tenants at start of tenancy or upon request
Without it: You risk enforcement action, fines of up to £30,000, and invalidating your ability to regain possession.
✅ 4. How to Rent Guide (Latest Version)
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Must be the most up-to-date version
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Must be physically or digitally provided
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Even for renewals or rolling contracts, it should be re-issued if updated
Without it: Your Section 21 notice (if used) could be thrown out by the courts.
✅ 5. Deposit Protection Certificate & Prescribed Information
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Deposit must be protected within 30 days
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Scheme certificate and prescribed info must be given to tenant
Without it: You lose the right to serve Section 21, and could owe up to 3x the deposit in penalties.
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