Information for tenants
Overview
The Renters Rights Bill is currently being debated in Parliament. There are likely to be significant changes for both landlords and tenants, in particular for starting and ending tenancies. Full details and dates for the changes have yet to be finalised. More details to be published in due course.
As a tenant, you have some responsibilities relating to how you use the property. The written tenancy agreement gives details and organisations such as Shelter and CAB have lots of information. Tenants are generally responsible for the following:
- looking after the property in a ‘tenant like’ manner and in accordance with the tenancy agreement
- reporting repairs, and giving access for contractors
- regularly testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- paying rent and other bills on time
- being considerate neighbour and disposing of rubbish correctly
The rules are different if you are a lodger in someone’s house.
If you are struggling to find suitable accommodation or afford the deposit, further information can be found on our housing advice webpages.
