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Tenancy checker

Tenancy checker

Your rights depend on your tenancy type.

Use our checker to find out what kind of tenancy you have.

What kind of housing do you live in?

Private rented home

Council or housing association

Temporary housing from the council as homeless help

A homeless B&B or hostel or a refuge

I live with my landlord, or family or friends

Student accommodation

I am a property guardian

Supported housing

My housing comes with my job

The law is changing

Private tenants will get new rights.

Renters' Rights Act changes start from 1 May 2026.

For now, your rights stay the same.

Last updated: 17 November 2025

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