As a tenant of a private rental property it’s important to be aware of both your rights and responsibilities.
Knowledge of key areas in relation to renting will help you to ensure you get the most from your tenancy and you’re equipped for dealing with any challenges that may arise.
Below you can find a number of useful advice, support and information pages that cover what you need to know as a tenant in a private rented property.
This includes a downloadable home viewing checklist along with guidance on topics such as deposits, tenancy types and wear and tear.
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Neighbour disputes: how should I handle them?
As a tenant, it's always helpful to have a good relationship with your neighbours, not only for friendship but for the security of your home. However, if you do happen to have a disagreement, how should you handle it?3 min read -
Renting rules and tips for tenants
From inventories to insurance, view our renting rules and tips for tenants.3 min read -
Furnished accommodation - what are tenants' responsibilities?
Whether you’re just about to sign up for your first house share or you’ve been in your rental for a while, it’s essential to be aware of what you’re responsible for while living there.5 min read -
Ten questions to ask when viewing a rental property
What should tenants ask when viewing a potential rental property? We take a look at some top tips.5 min read -
Tenancy types: a breakdown
When renting a property, it's crucial to understand your rights as a tenant. These rights are determined by the type of tenancy or license you have, which you can learn more about in this post.5 min read -
Tips for being referenced
We know how exciting (and stressful) it can be when waiting to find out if you can rent a property. We’ve put together a few top tips to shed light on the tenant referencing process and how you could help speed things up.4 min read -
Top tips for regaining your security deposit in full
Moving house is expensive, and you don't need any more costs! We share our top tips to help you avoid deposit deductions.4 min read -
What are my rights as a tenant?
As a tenant moving into a private rented property, you have a number of rights and responsibilities, this guide defines them for you.3 min read -
What do tenants need to know about deposits? A guide to tenancy deposits
HomeLet provides tenants with a handy guide on everything they need to know about deposits when renting a property.6 min read