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This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.
If you have downloaded a copy of this guidance, please check you have the…
A summary of the measures in the Renters’ Rights Act which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025.
The Renters’ Rights Act delivers our manifesto commitment to transform the…
The Renters’ Rights Act will change laws about renting. The new rules will apply on or after 1 May 2026. This guidance will help private rented sector landlords and letting agents prepare. These rules will apply to Private …
A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance.
Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).
The Renters’ Rights Act will introduce changes to how landlords let out private properties.
Guidance setting out how electrical safety standards regulations for the private and social rented sectors affect landlords, tenants and local authorities.
This guide covers what a landlord needs to do when their tenant asks to keep a pet.
If a landlord wants to increase the rent on a property, they must follow the rules in this guide.
This guide explains to a landlord what to do if they need their tenant to leave.
Guidance for non-specialists, particularly private landlords, about the requirements under the Housing Act 2004 in relation to the HHSRS.
This guide explains what landlords need to do when giving their tenant a notice to evict them.
Guidance about inspections and assessment of hazards in housing given under section 9 of the Housing Act 2004.
A tenancy agreement is a contract between the landlord and their tenant.
This guide explains the process a landlord must take when they served an eviction notice before 1 May 2026.
Information about annual rent increases limit from April 2025
This guide explains the process a landlord must take when they serve an eviction notice on or after 1 May 2026.
This guide explains what fees landlords can ask for when renting out a property.
The definition of what is a decent home and guidance on how the decent homes standard should be implemented.
This guide explains the different tenancy types.
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