Tenant Information

Guidance for tenants on understanding rights, responsibilities and managing rental arrangements. Topics include tenancy agreements, council tax, insurance, rent reviews and housing eligibility.

Asking a Landlord to Review Your Rent

Research your local rental market before asking your landlord for a rent review to avoid ending up paying more.

Eligibility for Local Authority Housing

Getting your name on your council's housing register is the first step, and the application process is straightforward if you're organised with the forms.

Insurance Issues for Tenants

Renters need to check what their landlord's insurance covers, then add contents insurance to protect their own belongings.

Landlords and Repair Obligations

Most leases require landlords to repair only what the law mandates, though a good relationship helps get things fixed faster.

Moving from Renting to Owning

Here's what you need to know about budgeting for your first home purchase and getting a mortgage.

Pay House Bills and Home Charges

Your rent or mortgage is just the start, you'll also pay council tax, utilities, and other charges that can seriously add up each month.

Questionnaire: Are You a Good Tenant?

Check how you stack up as a tenant with this honest questionnaire covering rent, maintenance, neighbourly behaviour and your rental responsibilities.

Rights and Tenant Eviction

Know your tenant rights before facing eviction and how to protect yourself from losing your home.

Tenants and Council Tax

As a tenant, you're usually liable for council tax, but there are situations where the property owner pays instead.

Understanding Your Tenancy Agreement

Know what rights and responsibilities you have as a tenant by understanding the key parts of your tenancy agreement.