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Guidance for tenants, landlords and others with an interest in domestic private rented property on part two of the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations 2015.
Documents related to the Tenant Fees Act, which sets out the government’s approach to banning letting fees paid by tenants in the private rented sector.
This guide is to help current and prospective tenants ensure that a rented property is safe to live in.
Guidance for tenants, landlords, letting agents and local authority enforcement officers explaining how the Act affects them.
This is guidance for local authority housing officers to help them effectively tackle poor and illegal practices by landlords and letting agents.
Guidance setting out how the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 affect landlords, tenants and local authorities.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
Information and documents relating to the Private Landlords Survey
A charter for tenants and landlords seeking to rent properties in the private rented sector.
This guidance outlines practical options as to how local authorities can support the development of private rented sector homes.
As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
Guidance for people who are, or are thinking of becoming, an assured shorthold tenant.
Buy your rented home through the Right to Shared Ownership scheme: who can apply, how to apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares, repairing and selling your home.
Forms for housing association landlords to respond to a tenant's application to buy their property through the Right to Acquire scheme.
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