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What to include in a tenancy agreement, different types of tenancy (including assured shorthold tenancy) and how to end a tenancy.
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and your tenants. It sets…
Assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) The most common form of tenancy is an…
The tenancy agreement should include: the names of all people involved the…
If you want your tenants to leave, you must give them notice in a…
Tenancies The tenancy agreement should say how much notice your tenants…
The tenancy is transferred temporarily to the Public Trustee if a tenant…
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord. It lets you…
A tenancy agreement should include: the names of all people involved the…
Tenancies Your tenancy agreement should say how much notice you need to…
If your landlord wants you to leave, they must give you notice in a…
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…
How farm business tenants and landlords can claim compensation for improvements, terminate a tenancy and ask for a rent review.
Forms for seeking possession of secure tenancies.
Guidance for landlords and tenants on regulated tenancies.
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
Forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements.
How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire
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