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Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
You have certain rights and responsibilities if you’re a tenant in…
You must prove that you have a right to rent property in England if…
Your landlord must keep the property you live in safe and free from health…
What your landlord must do Your landlord is always responsible for repairs…
Your tenancy agreement should include how and when the rent will be…
You can apply to a tribunal to decide on certain rent disputes in England.…
If you miss your rent payments or are late paying rent, you’re in rent…
You may have to pay a deposit before you move in. The maximum deposit your…
Your home is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if both of the following…
Report anti-social behaviour to your local council. Your council can take…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord: Complain to…
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
You’re a landlord if you rent out your property. As a landlord you must:…
You must keep your property in good condition, and any gas or electrical…
The tenancy agreement should include how and when you’ll review the rent.…
You can often sort out disputes with your tenants without going to court:…
If you let your property to several tenants who are not members of the…
When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. Running a property…
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
You’re a resident landlord if you let out part of a property which is your…
The Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year…
The way you share your home with a lodger affects what kind of tenancy…
Rent You can charge what you want for rent but should agree the amount…
How to end an excluded tenancy or licence If your lodger is an excluded…
Your property may be classed as an House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if…
Find out if someone can rent your private residential property in England.
Guidance on build to rent.
This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.
Find out how to prove your right to rent in England to a landlord. Get an online share code to prove your right to rent if you’re eligible or check what documents you can use instead.
The Rent Service was responsible for providing rental valuation services for the private rented housing sector for housing benefit services. Its functions were taken over by the Valuation Office Agency in 2009.
Check details of a tenant's right to rent if they’re not a British or Irish citizen and they’ve given you a share code.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
Includes proving your right to rent with a share code or documents, tenancy agreements and deposits
A collection of guidance to help landlords, homeowners and letting agents carry out correct right to rent checks and avoid civil penalties.
Fines and prison sentences you can get for renting your property to someone who is not allowed to rent: what happens if you did not check, how you can object to a fine, how to appeal
Advice for landlords carrying out right to rent checks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This evaluation reports on the impact of phase two of the Right to Rent scheme and also includes content on the process of its implementation.
Information on how the Renters (Reform) Bill supports responsible pet owners in the private rented sector.
Find examples to help landlords avoid common mistakes when working out and reporting income and profit from renting out a property.
Find out about tax as a landlord, and how to work out your rental income if you rent out property.
VOA Rent Officers carry out a range of statutory duties covering rental data, fair rent and housing benefit valuations and also provide DWP annually with current Local Housing Allowance rates.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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