Private renting

Our advice on finding a home with a private landlord, paying rent and other costs, rental agreements, problems during a tenancy and what to do when you leave.

Ending a tenancy

How to end a fixed term tenancy early

How to end a rolling or periodic tenancy

How to end a tenancy before you move in

Options when your fixed term tenancy ends

What happens if you don't end your tenancy legally

What to do when you leave your rented home

Finding a private rented home

How to rent from a private landlord or letting agent

How to find landlords who accept benefits

How to challenge DSS discrimination

How to rent with a poor credit history

Guarantors for private renters

Private rented housing for students

Upfront costs of renting

Upfront costs of private renting

Rent in advance

Letting agent fees for tenants

Rent deposit, bond and guarantee schemes

Paying rent

How to negotiate a rent reduction during the coronavirus outbreak

Get help with rent

Rent increases

Fair rents for regulated tenants

Rights and responsibilities

Landlord responsibilities

Tenant responsibilities

Private renting agreements

Types of renting agreement

Tenancy agreements in shared homes

Joint tenancies

Lodgers

Problems during your tenancy

Private renting pitfalls

Problems with letting agents

Complaints about private landlords

How to find your landlord

Relationship breakdown: joint tenancies