Which Instructions Should You Leave for a Tenant?
A tenant does not need an inventory of every object. They need precise help wherever the home's setup, appliance or routine is not obvious at first glance.
Instructions for the first few minutes
Share sensitive codes separately and only with the intended recipient. An ordinary guide link should not become a store of permanent access secrets.
- How to identify the right entrance and apartment.
- Who to contact if arrival is delayed.
- Where the main light and electrical panel are.
- How to connect to Wi-Fi.
- Where to find urgent contacts.
Explain only what is not obvious
Do not rewrite the appliance manual. Explain how that appliance is used in this home: the normal programme, the relevant valve, a lock mode or the safe recovery step.
| Appliance | Useful instruction |
|---|---|
| Hob | How to unlock it and select a zone |
| Washing machine | Normal cycle and detergent drawer |
| Air conditioning | Approved mode and remote location |
| Boiler | Normal pressure range and support contact |
Cover household processes
If the payment process is set by the agreement, the guide should explain the action without creating a different obligation.
- When and where to submit meter readings.
- Where meters are located.
- How waste and recycling are handled.
- What parking rules apply.
- Who manages internet and entry systems.
Make contacts unambiguous
Add a role and availability beside every name. Do not expose unrelated personal data.
Check before sharing
- Every step has been tested in the apartment.
- Photos match the current appliances.
- The guide does not conflict with the agreement.
- Permanent secrets are absent.
- Contacts have confirmed their details.
- The text is comfortable to read on a phone.
Create a clear guide for your property
Put verified instructions in one mobile guide and keep them current at the same link.
Frequently asked questions
Should a home guide replace the tenancy agreement?
No. A home guide explains practical actions in the property; it does not replace legal terms or professional advice.
How often should the guide be reviewed?
Review it before every move-in and whenever access, appliances, contacts, rules or photos change.
Can sensitive access codes be included?
Permanent access secrets should not appear in open text. Share them through an appropriately protected process with the intended recipient.
