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Tenant fees and other costs

Fees charged by landlords and letting agents, and where to get help to pay them.

This content applies to England

  • Tenancy fees

    Private tenancy fees such as deposits, rent in advance and late payment fees are subject to a cap or banned outright.

  • Agency services, charges and regulation

    Services provided by accommodation agencies, the rules governing the services that agencies can charge for and the way fees must be publicised.

  • Help with housing costs

    Sources of financial help to pay rent and deposits include nationally and locally administered benefits, assistance schemes and loans.

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