Private rental: what are my rights as a tenant?
Know your tenants rights and how to tackle common issues when renting from a private landlord.
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Know your tenants rights and how to tackle common issues when renting from a private landlord.
It is an offence for your landlord to do anything they think would make you leave the home. Follow these steps if you have grounds for complaint.
If your rented property is in disrepair it's your landlord's responsibility to fix it. Follow the Which? guide on what to do.
If you don't feel your letting agent has done their job properly, follow the Which? step-by-step on what you can do next.
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Your landlord is obliged to keep your property maintained to a certain standard. Use this letter to request they carry out repairs to your rental property.
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If you’re in dispute with your landlord over the return of your deposit, Use our template letter to help you get your deposit back.