Private tenants

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:

• private renting – Shelter
• repairs to private rented home – Shelter

If you’re living in a house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Your tenancy rights and responsibilities are the same if you live in a HMO.

Your landlord or letting agent:

• must follow extra housing conditions and standards
• may need a HMO licence issued by us

For more information, go to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).