Private renting

How to find a place to rent

• How to rent from a private landlord or letting agent

• Finding landlords who accept benefits

• Renting with pets

• How to rent with a poor credit history

• How to find an LGBTQ+ friendly home

Paying rent and other costs

• Rent increases for private tenants

• Get benefits to help with rent

• Get help with rent in advance or a deposit

• Can you negotiate rent?

Private tenancy agreements

• Private tenancy agreements after the Renters' Rights Act

• How to end your tenancy after the Renters' Rights Act

• Students: Do you have to leave in the summer?

Notice to leave and eviction

• Section 21 eviction notices

• Section 8 eviction notices

• Landlord selling your home?

• How to deal with illegal eviction

Repairs

• Landlord responsibilities for repairs

• What to do if your private landlord will not do repairs

• Damp and mould in a private rented home

Problems and complaints

• How to deal with harassment from landlords or agents

• What to do about discrimination from landlords or agents

• Complain to the council about bad conditions in a private rented home