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Your rights, and the rights of your landlord. Including your rights even if you don't have a written tenancy agreement.
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If I don't have a tenancy agreement - Do I have any rights?
Even if you don't have a tenancy agreement, you still have certain basic rights under the law. We explain them.
Moving In
Moving in with your partner is exciting. But where you move into, and how you pay for things affects your rights. It's important to know how, so that you can ensure your partner doesn't always get the fuzzy end of the lollipop.
Getting your deposit back
Our practical guides explain the steps you need to take to make it easier to get your deposit back. With advice from what you need to do when you move in, to what to do once you’ve moved out.
Housing Deposits - the new rules
Since April 2007 if you sign a new Assured Shorthold Tenancy you can be sure that your landlord won't just run off with your deposit. Now, when you sign a new private tenancy, your deposit must be protected under one of three schemes.
Tenancy agreements
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/housing/t...
Information on tenancy agreements including the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords, and covering sham tenancies and unfair tenancy agreements.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
What kind of tenancy do I have?
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/downloads_and_tool...
In order to know your rights as a tenant, you need to know what kind of tenancy agreement you have. There are several different types of tenancy, but this quick and easy tenancy checker can help you to work out which one you are likely to have. (Applies in England only)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Renting agreements
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leaseh...
If you are renting your home, you either have a tenancy or a licence to live in the property. Both tenancy agreements and licenses can be written or verbal. If an agreement seems unfair, it may not be valid. The law gives certain rights to people who are renting and these cannot be taken away no matter what your agreement says. Information to help you work out if you have a tenancy agreement or a licence agreement, to live in your home, as well as other information you may need to know about your rights in your home. (Applies in England only)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Tenancy deposits (PDF)
www.adviceguide.org.uk/h_tenancy_deposits.pdf
Information on tenancy deposits for assured shorthold tenants with private landlords or letting agents.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Tenancy deposits
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/...
Most private landlords ask new tenants to pay a deposit in case the tenant causes damage to the property or doesn't pay the rent or bills. Explains what deposits cover, deposit schemes, how to get your deposit back, and includes a deposit checker tool to see if your deposit is protected. (Applies in England only)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Landlords' responsibilities
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leaseh...
If you are a tenant, your landlord has certain duties. The rules and procedures vary depending on the type of tenancy you have, but certain basic rules are always the same. (Applies in England only)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Ending a tenancy or licence
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leaseh...
You must end your tenancy properly if you want to leave. Otherwise you may still be liable to pay rent, even after you've moved out. Explains about gving written notice to the landlord, and the rules about ending the tenancy early. (Applies in England only)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
How can my landlord end my Assured Tenancy?
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/factsheet.p...
If you rent your property from a private landlord then the rights you have to stay in your home will depend on the type of tenancy you have and when your tenancy began.
National Debtline www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wa...
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