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How to pay tax with deposits, get an up to date valuation of your certificate and check how much interest you have earned.
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…
Tenant's guide to deposit protection schemes - your deposit, information landlords must provide, disputes and advice.
Your landlord must put your deposit in a government-approved tenancy…
Once your landlord has received your deposit, they have 30 days to tell…
Contact a tenancy deposit scheme (TDP) if you’re not sure whether your…
If there’s a dispute over a deposit Your tenancy deposit protection (TDP)…
You can get more help and advice from: your local Citizens Advice office a…
How to charge or reclaim VAT if you offer your customers payments in advance, instalments, deposits, or credit sales.
Tax and duties HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can ask for a security on, how long they can keep it and what to do if you disagree.
Using deposit protection schemes - the official schemes, information you must give tenants, what happens if you do not protect a deposit, disputes and advice
Understand what drinks businesses need to do under the Deposit Return Scheme from 1 October 2027.
This guidance explains when deposit activities may need a marine licence from the Marine Management Organisation.
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