Tenancy Agreement

A tenancy agreement should contain the following information:

Landlord's name.
Tenant's name.
Whether or not is an individual or joint tenancy agreement.
Address of the property let.
The length of the lease(if fixed).
The rent and when it is to be paid and for what period (month, week, etc.).
Notice provisions, if any, to allow the agreement to be terminated by one, or both parties.
Who pays electricity, gas, water and other bills.
Payment of council tax; (if applicable). Full-time students can apply for exception.
Responsibilities for the repair/replacement/maintenance of the house/flat and its contents, and any garden.
Rules regarding decorating, hanging pictures, etc.
Subletting: Whether or not it is allowed and in which circumstances.
Rules regarding visitors and guests.
Arrangements allowing the landlord access to the accommodation to repair or inspect.
Keeping of pets
Responsibility for insuring the property, landlords furniture and contents (which should be the landlord's) and the tenant's contents/furniture (which should be the tenant)
Tenant's and Landlord's signatures.