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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…
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…
How to tell HMRC if there's a change to your personal details - address, name, income, marital status, gender
You need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you’ve changed your name…
You must tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about changes to your taxable…
Tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if: you get married or form a civil…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is usually told automatically when you…
Claiming tax relief on expenses you have to pay for your work, like uniforms, tools, travel and working from home costs.
Guidance on large-scale master planning, the rights and obligations associated with the planning process, and environmental and sustainability challenges.
Personal pay and tax records you must keep to fill in a Self Assessment tax return: which records to keep, how long to keep records.
How to sell a home: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), using estate agents, finding a legal professional, getting offers, transferring ownership and making complaints.
Get proof of your immigration status if you have been told you can view your immigration status online, for example if you have settled or pre-settled status.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
How farm business tenants and landlords can claim compensation for improvements, terminate a tenancy and ask for a rent review.
What rentcharges are, how to apply to pay only your share of ('apportion') a rentcharge, or apply to buy out ('redeem') your rentchange.
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Guidance on the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 social rent reduction.
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
How to report your income and claim tax reliefs and any repayment due to you using the SA100 tax return.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Italy and how to get one if you do.
Guidance on debt relief orders for debt advisers. To search, press ‘control’ and ‘f’ on your keyboard at the same time. A search box will appear.
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
Guidance notes for completing the quarterly revenue update (QRU).
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