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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What is the Housing Act and why is it important to tenants?
A look at the Housing Act 1988 and what this key legislation means for Tenants renting a property.5 min read -
Is my landlord responsible if my contents get damaged?
Hopefully, it won't ever happen, but as a tenant, if your contents are stolen or damaged by flood, fire or another incident in your rented home, who's responsible? You or your landlord?3 min read -
Making the switch from student halls to a private rented property
Moving into second year of uni and moving out of student halls to a private rented property? We have some useful pointers to help make the switch go smoothly.2 min read -
Monthly budgeting: best practices
Before you move into a rented home, you must calculate whether you can afford it or not. Here's how you can budget to move and ensure you have enough money to pay the rent.3 min read -
Mould in my rented home whos responsible? Tenant or Landlord?
What are the main causes of mould and damp in your rental home, and who is responsible - Tenant or Landlord?3 min read -
Natural cleaning ideas for an eco-friendly rental home
We all want to do our bit to help the environment, and home is a great place to start. Here we share tips on how to keep your rental home spotless with eco-friendly natural cleaning products.4 min read -
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 -
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