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Your rights if you live in rented property. Covers what type of tenancy you might have.
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Private tenancies
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/downloads_and_tool...
This housing advice booklet gives information for people who rent their homes from private landlords. It helps you to find out the type of tenancy or licence you have, understand your rights and responsibilities and know what steps your landlord must take to evict you. It also includes information on rent and rent increases.(Content applies to 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. Information to help you work out if you have a tenancy agreement or a licence agreement, as well as other information you may need to know about your rights in your home. (Content applies in England only.)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Checking the tenancy type
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leaseh...
You may not necessarily have the type of tenancy that is stated on your tenancy agreement. This section helps you to work out what sort of private tenancy you have. (Content applies in England only.)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Sharing and subletting
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/renting_and_leaseh...
Information to help you decide if you want to share a house including problems that could come up, things to agree in advance, and how to choose who you live with. (Content applies to England only.)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Renting - your rights
www.thesite.org/homelawandmoney/home/renting/renting...
Explains your rights if you're renting your home, including your rights if you are a lodger or share your home with your landlord.
TheSite www.thesite.org
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/
Ending a tenancy agreement
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 giving written notice to the landlord, and the rules about ending the tenancy early. (Content applies to England only.)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
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