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Find out how tenants and letting agents in the UK pay tax on behalf of landlords abroad under the Non-resident Landlord (NRL) Scheme.
Information for landlords in England on tenant eviction: assured shorthold tenancies, including eviction notices, Section 21, Section 8, accelerated possession, possession orders, bailiffs
You must follow strict procedures if you want your tenants to leave your…
You can evict tenants who have an assured shorthold tenancy using a…
You can use the possession claim online service if you want to get your…
You can apply for an accelerated possession order if your tenants have not…
The judge could decide to make an order, or that a hearing is needed.…
You can ask the court for a ‘warrant for possession’ if your tenants: do…
It’s a crime to harass or try to force your tenants out of a property…
If a tenant is having difficulty paying their rent, apply for a Managed Payment to Landlord using the Apply for a Direct Rent Payment service to request payment of rent from a tenant’s Universal Credit.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
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.
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
A consultation on the detail of the ‘pay to stay’ policy announced at Budget 2015.
Tenant's guide to deposit protection schemes - your deposit, information landlords must provide, disputes and advice.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
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.
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
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
Information about the Green Deal: a new way for owners and tenants to pay for home improvements.
How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
The Universal Credit Landlord Portal allows social rented sector (SRS) landlords to verify rent, support tenants and manage payments online.
Find out about tax as a landlord, and how to work out your rental income if you rent out property.
Guidance for landlords on Universal Credit and rented housing
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