Private tenancies

This content applies to England only.

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This housing advice booklet gives information for people who rent their homes from private landlords.

Reading this booklet will help you find out what type of tenancy or licence you have, understand your rights and responsibilities, know what steps your landlord must take to evict you and learn the rules about rent and rent increases.

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Please note: This booklet does not cover council or housing association tenancies. Download guides to these below:

pdf_icon Download council tenancies booklet

pdf_icon Download housing association tenancies booklet

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