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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.

This content applies to England

Who do they pay rent to?

A private landlord who lives elsewhere, a local authority or a housing association

Someone who lives in the same property

A family member or friend

Their employer

They don't pay rent

Last updated: 1 May 2026

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