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Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
The rules about what can happen before or during your tenancy depend on…
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…
You can dispute your rent if: you think it is above the open market rate…
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. There’s different…
Your home is a house in multiple occupation (HMO) if both of the following…
When you rent a property as a university student, you will either: rent…
Report antisocial behaviour to the police or to your local council. Your…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord: Complain to…
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Bernadette MacQueen and Mr Mr Gowman, MCIEH dated 25 November 2024.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
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Residential Properly Tribunal Decision of Judge B MacQueen and Mrs L Crane, MCIEH on date 12 August 2024
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Amran Vance and Ms Rachel Kershaw dated 11 June 2024.
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
First - Tier Tribunal - Final Reason Decision of Judge Bernadette MacQueen Mr Fonka, FCIEH CEnvH M.Sc
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