This guide explains your rights and responsibilities when renting from a private landlord. 

Contains links to information on how to rent from a private landlord including if you are on benefits or have poor credits, costs of renting privately, how to end your tenancy, eviction, harassment and discrimination, repairs, your tenancy agreement, and complaining about your landlord or letting agent. (Content applies to England only)

Explains your rights and responsibilities as a tnenant in a privately rented property. Also includes informations on document checks, your landlord's safety responsibilities, repairs, rent, deposits, and how to complain. 

This information explains your rights as a tenant such as renewing a tenancy and eviction rules and rights, and how to tackle common issues when renting from a private landlord.

What the new laws mean for tenants and licensees.

Information about how to find a place to rent from a private landlord or letting agent. Explains the process of finding a suitable place and who can help. (Content applies to England only)

Covers your rights as a privately renting tenant on repairs, rent and rent inceases, energy efficiency, eviction, ending your rental agreement, and getting your deposit back. (Content applies to England only) 

Links to information on the different types of renting agreements and what your rights and responsibilities are. (Content applies to Wales only)

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 rules on how your tenancy deposit should be protected. (Content applies to England only)

Information on tenancy deposits for assured shorthold tenants with private landlords or letting agents and what happens if your deposit hasn't been protected. 

Information for older people who are already renting and are looking to move somewhere new, or perhaps are considering renting a property for the first time.

This guide is for private tenants. It explains the "right to rent" scheme, how to prepare for a "right to rent" check, and how to recognise and challenge discrimination.

Links to FAQs including how to complain if you don't have a current gas safety record.

If you are having problems with a private landlord, there are a number of ways to resolve a complaint. Includes tips on how to complain.

Steps to follow if you have a problem with your landlord.

Includes information what convictions you are obliged to disclose, and advice on what to do. There is also general advice on finding a privately rented home. 

Information on your rights as a disabled person for adaptations when you are privately renting, talking with your landlord, what to do if your landlord refuses, and considering finding somewhere else to live.