You need to ensure the health and safety of your tenants, and legislation supports this. This includes, but is not limited to: Ensuring a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector is fitted on each floor of the property That all electrical equipment is safe for use Having an up-to-date gas safety record carried out by a qualified gas engineer  Having an up-to-date EPC for the property  In England, all private landlords must carry out a Right to Rent check for new tenancy agreements. This will determine whether occupants have the right to live in the UK legally. You also need to protect your tenants’ deposit through the deposit protection scheme if you have a shorthold tenancy in place.