Information on renting privately owned accommodation through a letting agency, including regulation of letting agencies, what an agency can and cannot charge a fee for, and a checklist of points to ask before registering with an agency.

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

What kind of agreement (tenancy) you have with your landlord affects your legal rights. These rights depend on who you rent from, when your agreement started and whether your landlord lives in the same building - not just what your agreement says. Answer a few simple questions here to find out what kind of tenancy you have. (Content applies in England only.)

Information for new arrivals to England and Wales about tenancies and licences, the different types of tenancy and security of tenure. Explains in summary the law about financial arrangements with landlords, the condition of the property, what you can do about harassment or illegal eviction and what happens if you are 'homeless' and are offered private rented accommodation.

Information and advice about service tenancies. Your rights will depend on a number of factors including who your employer is and how long you have lived there.