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How to rent - the checklist for renting in England

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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent
GOV.UK
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Private renting

Includes information on how to rent from a private landlord, including tips for viewing a home, applying to rent a property and what checks to expect. 

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting
Shelter
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A home in the private rented sector: a guide for tenants in Wales

Provides a link to a PDF guide which gives advice for anyone who is looking for a house or flat to rent in Wales. It explains the questions you should ask your landlord and your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. It also aims to help you create a positive relationship with your landlord, but explains what to do and how to get advice and help if things go wrong

https://gov.wales/renting-home-private-landlord-or-letting-agent-guidance-tenant…
Welsh Government
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Ways to find a private rented home

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

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/how_to_find_a_priv…
Shelter
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Finding a home to rent

Information on assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies for private tenants including rent, repairs and the right to stay in the accommodation.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/renting-privately/private-renting/find…
Citizens Advice
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Tenancy deposits

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. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/tenancy_deposits
Shelter
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Check if your landlord has to protect your deposit

Information on tenancy deposits for assured shorthold tenants with private landlords or letting agents.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/renting-privately/during-your-tenancy/…
Citizens Advice
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Renting and social housing

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.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/housing-options/renting-social-…
Age UK
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Right to rent: A tenant's guide to landlord immigration checks

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.

https://www.jcwi.org.uk/right-to-rent-a-tenants-guide-to-landlord-immigration-ch…
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
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Gas safety - tenants

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

https://www.hse.gov.uk/gas/domestic/faqtenant.htm
Health and Safety Executive
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Complaints about private landlords

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.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/complaints_about_p…
Shelter
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Private renting - complaints

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

https://www.gov.uk/private-renting/complaints
GOV.UK
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