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Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
The rules about private renting are changing on 1 May 2026. Check how this…
You must keep your property in good condition, and any gas or electrical…
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. You can choose to pay…
There are special rules for changing rents and terms for regulated…
What counts as rental discrimination and how to report it.
If you are a tenant in England, landlords must not do anything to make you…
You cannot be discouraged or stopped from renting a property because you…
Contact the local council where the property is located, if you think…
The Renters’ Rights Act changes how landlords let out private properties from 1 May 2026. This overview of the main changes is for tenants.
This guidance is for local authorities to help them understand their new rights and responsibilities under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Information about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
If you're a council tenant you may be able to make an insurance claim against the council for any damage they are responsible for
What to do if you have an assured periodic tenancy (APT) - paying rent and deposits, if you want a pet to live with you, ending the tenancy.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
The Information Sheet about the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 that landlords and their agents must give to tenants.
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