Private tenant rights and responsibilities
You have certain rights and responsibilities when you rent your property from a private landlord or letting agent.
Visit the government's website, GOV.UK, for information about:
- your rights and responsibilities - GOV.UK
- the rules on tenancy agreements - GOV.UK
- the rules on tenancy deposits and protection schemes - GOV.UK
- the rules on evicting tenants - GOV.UK
Visit the Shelter website for helpful guides about:
If you’re living in a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
Your tenancy rights and responsibilities are the same if you live in an HMO.
If you’re living in an HMO, your landlord or letting agent:
- must follow extra housing conditions standards
- may need an HMO licence issued by us
For more information, go to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).