Tenancy Setup & Document Collection

Get every tenancy file complete, compliant, and filed before move-in day, without a single manual follow-up email.

156 hrs
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Manual time identified
4
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About This Automation

Tenancy setup requires collecting and verifying multiple documents from tenants before a lease can proceed. Manual collection, verification, and filing consume significant staff time and create compliance risks through inconsistent checks and lost documents.

Automation captures documents through a structured form, validates completeness and expiry dates automatically, flags compliance issues, and organizes files in a standardized folder structure. Staff focus only on final approval rather than chasing missing items.

Key features:
Capture tenant documents through a structured online form with automatic file organization
Flag missing, expired, or illegible documents and send automated reminders to tenants
Verify ID expiry dates and reference sources against compliance rules without manual review
Organize all documents into a standardized folder structure in your document storage
Notify landlords and property managers automatically once verification is complete

Top friction points when done manually

The issues teams report most often with this process

#Friction pointCompanies Report This
1
Chasing missing documents
Staff spend 25 minutes per tenancy following up on missing or incomplete submissions via email and phone.
80%
2
Manual document verification
Checking each document against a checklist and verifying expiry dates takes 22 minutes and is error-prone.
67%
3
Inconsistent file organization
Documents are filed manually with no standardized naming or folder structure, leading to lost or misfiled files.
53%
4
Compliance review delays
Manual ID and reference verification by a senior staff member creates a bottleneck before tenancy approval.
40%
5
Email tracking gaps
No visibility into whether document request emails are read or acted upon, leading to repeated follow-ups.
26%
DisclaimerAll data is based on anonymized FullSpec mapping sessions and proprietary industry research. Learn more

Automation readiness

How well-suited this process is for automation

Process Pain Score™Manual document chasing and verification consume 25+ minutes per tenancy with.
9.2/ 10
AI Fit Rating™Document validation, expiry checking, and file organization are rule-based.
8.6/ 10
Automation Lift Index™Automation eliminates bottlenecks in document collection, verification, and.
8.4/ 10
Hidden Overhead™Context switching between email, spreadsheets, and file storage creates delays.
7.3/ 10

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Tenancy Approvedtrigger

A new tenancy record is created in the lettings system and marked as ready for document collection.

2. Generate Secure Document Portal Link

The automation creates a unique, branded document collection form with all required fields, file upload slots, and deadline. A secure link is generated and stored.

3. Send Portal Link to Tenant

An automated email is sent to the tenant with the portal link, clear instructions, deadline, and a list of acceptable document types. The email includes a reminder that documents must be submitted within 5 days.

4. Collect and Validate Documents

Tenants upload documents directly to the portal. The automation checks file type, size, and presence of all required fields. Incomplete submissions trigger an automatic reminder email to the tenant.

5. All Documents Received?

The system checks whether all required documents have been uploaded and are valid. If not, a reminder is sent. If yes, the flow proceeds to verification.

6. Organise Documents

Once all documents are received, the automation creates a tenant folder, names and organises files into subfolders (ID, References, Financial, Agreements), and creates a summary checklist.

7. Verify Compliance and ID

The automation reviews ID documents for expiry, checks reference sources against acceptable criteria, and flags any issues for manual review. A compliance report is generated.

8. Send Completion Confirmation

Once verification is complete, an automated email is sent to the tenant confirming receipt, and a notification is sent to the landlord and property manager, marking the tenancy as ready to proceed.

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58% of companies
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28% of companies
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13% of companies
DisclaimerAll data is based on anonymized FullSpec mapping sessions and proprietary industry research. Learn more

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Frequently asked questions

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The system captures and validates all standard tenancy documents including ID, references, proof of income, signed agreements, and guarantor forms. It automatically flags missing or expired documents and sends reminders to tenants.

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156 hrs
Time identified
Process pain:9.2/10
Mapped by:4 Companies

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