Guidance

How to let

This guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 26 June 2018
• Last updated: 24 March 2023
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  1. 24 March 2023

     Updated the How to let guide.

  2. 10 December 2020

     Updated the How to Let guidance.

  3. 31 May 2019

     Guide updated following the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

  4. 26 June 2018

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 14 July 2026

This guide is not up to date. For current and up to date information there is guidance for landlords on assured periodic tenancies.

Applies to England

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This guide is for current and prospective landlords. It explains the responsibilities, legal requirements and best practice for letting a property in the private rented sector.

It is not intended to cover leasehold, holiday lets or ‘resident landlords’ who let to lodgers.