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Civilian housing options and general advice available to veterans
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…
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You can apply to a tribunal to decide on certain rent disputes in England.…
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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…
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Residential Properly Tribunal Decision of Judge Jim Shepherd on date 13 July 2021
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
Guidance on build to rent.
Information on freehold estates which are private and mixed tenure estates where shared areas are not owned or looked after by the local council.
Guidance for landlords who wish to gain possession of their property.
Relief from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when you sell your home - Private Residence Relief, time away from your home, what to do if you have 2 homes, nominating a home, Letting Relief
How guests can access the private rented sector, the guides available to them and how DLUHC will work with councils on alternative accommodation.
An annual summary of the financial status of social housing providers who own or manage at least 1,000 homes
The Private Finance team is the main point of contact for current and potential lenders, investors, ratings agencies and advisors.
Park (mobile) home owner rights and responsibilities - fees and repairs, selling or giving away a home and residents' associations, settling disputes
Quarterly survey report based on responses from private registered providers of social housing who own or manage more than 1,000 homes.
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