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Tenants

This section provides information on tenants’ rights and responsibilities, renting problems and eviction.

If you rent, your responsibilities include:
  • paying your rent on time
  • paying the bills (in accordance with your tenancy agreement)
  • paying your council tax
  • taking reasonable care of the premises
  • ending your tenancy with appropriate notice
  • giving your landlord access when needed
  • reporting repairs needed or any other problems
  • respecting the smoking policy of the household
  • being responsible for your visitors

Renting Problems

The Citizens Advice Bureau has information about the most common problems you may face while renting such as landlord trouble, overcrowding, safety and utility bills. Visit the Citizens Advice Bureau website for common problems with tenancies:
 
 

Eviction

If you think your landlord is trying to force you out of your home you should speak to your local council or you can get advice from a law centre, a housing aid centre, a Citizens Advice Bureau or a solicitor. 

Visit the DirectGov website for more information on illegal eviction.

Visit the Citizens Advice Bureau website to find your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

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

 

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