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Tenancy status checker

Our tenancy status checker can help you establish what type of tenancy or licence an occupier has.

Answer a few simple questions and find out what a person's legal status is likely to be.

The law has changed

The Renters' Rights Act changed most private tenancies into periodic assured tenancies on 1 May 2026.

This checker has been updated to cover the new rules.

This content applies to England

Who do they pay rent to?

Last updated: 1 May 2026

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