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Private renting
Different types of rented accommodation
Different types of landlords and how to find a suitable home, including information about student accommodation and supported housing
Tenancy deposits advice for tenants (tenancy deposits protection section)
How the tenancy deposit scheme works and what to do when you move in and move out
Private rent and tenancies
What is a tenancy and what are the different kinds? Find out here
What to do when things go wrong with renting
Advice to help you deal with problems such as harassment and eviction
Health and safety in rented accommodation
Check that your landlord is keeping your accommodation to legal standards of health and safety
Renting a room
If you share a house with others then the issues and your rights are explained here
Problems with your landlord
Find out what help you may be able to get from your local council if you experience trouble with your landlord
Living in shared accommodation
Find out your rights if you live in shared accommodation and whether your landlord needs a property licence
Housing standards in rented accommodation
Find out about housing standards for rented accommodation and how to ensure that your property is fit for habitation
Repairing your home: short lease tenants
Find out what your repairing obligations are if you are a tenant with a short lease
Housing advice - representation in court
Information for homeowners and tenants attending hearings in possession proceedings brought on grounds of arrears
Protection against eviction
How the law protects you against harassment and illegal eviction
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Tenants and landlords: Deposit protection
All you need to know about Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes
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