Private tenants - advice and support

Thinking about renting from a private landlord?

This simple guide will help you to avoid some of the pitfalls of private renting, if you are thinking about renting from a private landlord in England or Wales.The guide includes the following useful advice:

  • finding a property you can afford
  • rentng from a landlord directly or through a managing agent
  • obtaining references
  • deposit protection
  • understanding tenancy agreements
  • saving money on fuel bills
  • health and safety issues, i.e.: checking that the gas appliances are safe and that the property is free of hazards

Download the guide (external link).







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