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How to deal with harassment from landlords or agents

Letter templates: Tenant rights

Set out your rights in an email or message to your landlord or agent.

It can be a good step if your landlord or letting agent:

  • does not know the law

  • thinks you do not know your rights

It might make it easier to talk about problems like any rent you owe or your landlord’s visits.

Choose a letter template

What do you want to tell your landlord or letting agent?

Need letter templates to help you talk about rent?

See our guide to rent arrears in a private tenancy.

Last updated: 1 May 2026

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