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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…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your landlord: Complain to…
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
You’re a resident landlord if you let out part of a property which is your…
The Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year…
The way you share your home with a lodger affects what kind of tenancy…
Rent You can charge what you want for rent but should agree the amount…
How to end an excluded tenancy or licence If your lodger is an excluded…
Your property may be classed as an House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) if…
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
You’re a landlord if you rent out your property. As a landlord you must:…
You must keep your property in good condition, and any gas or electrical…
The tenancy agreement should include how and when you’ll review the rent.…
You can often sort out disputes with your tenants without going to court:…
If you let your property to several tenants who are not members of the…
When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. Running a property…
This collection brings together the government's 'how to' guides for the housing sector.
This guide is to help current and prospective tenants ensure that a rented property is safe to live in.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.
You should read this booklet if you rent (or are thinking of renting) in a property where the landlord also lives.
This guidance advises a landlord, letting agent or homeowner how to conduct a right to rent check when letting privately rented accommodation.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
Includes right to rent checks, evicting tenants, tenancy agreements and deposit protection schemes
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
Good practice guide for landlords who live in the same property as their tenants.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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