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When you move in with other people, you may be offered separate tenancies, a joint tenancy, or a tenancy in only one person's name. Your tenancy type affects your rights. Information about your rights in these different situations.
Explains your rights as a subtenant, what to do if you're asked to leave or your tenancy is coming to an end and if there is an issue with your tenancy. (Content applies to England only.)
Explains what rights you have if you don't share any accommodation with your landlord. Your rights will generally depends on when your tenancy started and the type of tenancy you have.
Explains what an HMO is, what responsibilities your landlord has, and what to do if your landlord is not fulfilling their responsibilities. (Applies to Wales only).
Landlords, tenants and owner-occupiers all have legal responsibilities when it comes to electrical safety. Information on what these responsibilities are. (Content applies to England only.)
This guide explains risks posed by gas appliances and what you can do to reduce them. If you live in rented accommodation, it explains what your landlord has to do to ensure that you are protected from such risks, and gives information about what you can do if you are worried about gas safety. (Content applies to England only.)