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General information about renting

These publications provide general information about the renting law as it applies to the various stages of renting.

Renting and you – a guide to the law about renting

Renting and you - English edition.

What sort of publication it is: Booklet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This booklet for tenants and landlords is designed for people who need to know the basics of what the law relating to tenancy means, especially when they’re renting for the first time.
How to get it: Call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY) for a hard copy of the English edition or


Tenancy information

Read Tenancy Information online.  

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet explains some important points about tenancy, including tenancy agreements, bond, rent in advance, maintenance, ending a tenancy, and knowing your rights and obligations.
How to get it: Read it online, download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)


Your rights and responsibilities: a quick guide

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What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet describes what tenants and landlords can and can’t do when they're renting.
How to get it: Read it online, download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY) 


Tips for hassle-free flatting

Tips for hassle-free flatting.

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Tenants
What it contains: This information sheet for tenants provides some helpful hints and advice about tenancy agreements and payments and your rights as a tenant or flatmate.
How to get it: Read it online, download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)