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Information on the introduction of a new Private Rented Sector Database in the Renters (Reform) Bill to support the future digital Privately Rented Property Portal service.
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. Contact your local…
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…
Guidance for landlords who wish to gain possession of their property.
How to rent privately, including your rights and responsibilities.
Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
Civilian housing options and general advice available to veterans
Information on freehold estates which are private and mixed tenure estates where shared areas are not owned or looked after by the local council.
How guests can access the private rented sector, the guides available to them and how DLUHC will work with councils on alternative accommodation.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Guidance explaining the criteria for making a selective licensing scheme.
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
Guidance on build to rent.
Situations where the Secretary of State's consent is not required for councils to provide financial support for privately let housing.
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