Assured periodic tenancies: a guide for tenants
Rent and other payments
You should pay rent on the day that is stated in the tenancy agreement. This could be weekly or monthly. For example, Monday each week or the last working day of the month.
The tenancy agreement usually cannot include any terms asking you to pay rent before it is due.
You may be asked to pay your rent earlier than you usually would if:
- the tenancy was agreed by the local council because you were legally homeless
- you live in either social or supported housing
Once the tenancy has started, you can choose to pay any amount of rent early. The landlord or letting agent cannot make you do this.
Other payments you may be asked to make
You may be asked to pay for additional things during your tenancy, for example:
- if you pay your rent late
- any utilities, internet, phone costs, TV licence and council tax you have agreed to pay
- if you lose your key or a fob to enter the building
- to change the tenancy agreement
- to end the tenancy without you giving the required length of notice
If you need more information on what payments you can be asked for, refer to the Tenant Fees Act guidance for tenants.