Tenants' rights and responsibilities
The rights and responsibilities of people who rent from private landlords or approved housing bodies.
In general, tenants are legally entitled to a rent book, which records the rent paid and must contain specific information.
The rules that private landlords and approved housing bodies must comply with when ending a residential tenancy.
Landlords are legally obliged to ensure that their properties comply with minimum physical standards as set out in Regulations.
This document explains the position of tenants who live in their landlord's home. There are different rules, depending on whether or not your accommodation is self-contained.
Security of tenure is a tenant’s right to stay in rented accommodation for a set amount of time.
There are detailed rules governing the review and raising of private rents.
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