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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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 -
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 -
What documents do you need to rent a house or flat?
There are quite a few documents you’ll need ready for the landlord or estate agent when you move home, we take at them.3 min read -
What is a 'reasonable' repair request?
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What to look out for in a tenancy agreement
Understanding the clauses in your tenancy agreement is essential so that you know what your landlord expects of you during your tenancy. HomeLet gives a rundown of what to look for.3 min read