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About Landlords

This section provides information about your landlord including their responsibilities, problems with your landlord, and deposit protection.

Your landlord is responsible for making sure your accommodation is kept in repair.
 
Private landlords will normally rent their property at the market rate and their right to increase the rent depends on the type of tenancy. Make sure you get a tenancy agreement and read it carefully before signing it.
 
A private landlord will normally ask for a deposit. You should make sure that the condition of the property and any items of furniture are recorded in an inventory and that the tenancy agreement states:
  • how much the deposit is, and who holds it
  • when money can be deducted from the deposit (for unpaid rent or damage to property)
  • when you will get the deposit back
Contact your local council to see if they have a list of accredited landlords in your area.

Visit the Communities and Government website for a leaflet on renting from a private landlord.

Problems with your landlord

Most landlords are responsible and fair. If you have problems with your landlord, your council has some legal powers it can use to help.  If you think you are being harassed by your landlord or being evicted illegally, your landlord is not meeting the requirements based on your written agreement, or your utility services have been cut off, your local council may be able to help. 

Visit the DirectGov website to contact your local council by typing in your postcode or town.

Tenancy Deposit Protection

If you rent a property, you may have to pay your landlord a deposit.  Usually when you leave the property if you have been following your contract you will get your deposit money back.  To ensure you are treated fairly by your landlord the UK has tenancy deposit protection.
 
Tenancy Deposit Protection ensures that:
  • you get all or part of your deposit back, when you are entitled to it
  • any disputes between you and your landlord or agent will be easier to resolve
  • landlords and letting agents who do not protect tenancy deposits will have to pay their tenant back three times the deposit 

Visit the DirectGov website for more information on tenancy deposit protection.  

 

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