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Private tenancies
This guide is for people who rent their homes from private landlords in England and Wales.
The guide will help you find out what type of tenancy or licence you have and what steps your landlord must take to evict you.
Contents include:
- Where can I get help?
- What are my rights and responsibilities?
- How can I end my tenancy?
- What are the rules on rent?
- Housing benefit
Please note this guide does not cover tenancies with housing associations or councils.
Published: May 2006
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