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Offsetting rent arrears because repairs haven't been done
How rent arrears for social housing tenants can be offset against the damages for not making repairs if your landlord is taking possession proceedings against you because of rent arrears.
Getting a lodger
What to think about before taking in a lodger and becoming a resident landlord
Check your rights if you're an occupier with basic protection
Check your rights if your landlord tries to evict you or increase your rent. Check if your landlord has to do repairs and your options if you want to leave.
Check your housing status if you rent from a private landlord
Check what type of tenancy or other housing status you have if you rent from a private landlord. The rules depend on the date your tenancy started.
Who's responsible for repairs
Who's responsible for repairs Check if your landlord has to do repairs If you have damp or mould in your rented home If there are pests or vermin in your rented home If there's a leak from a neighbouring flat If there's flooding in your rented home
Getting repairs done if you rent from a council or housing association
Getting repairs done if you rent from a council or housing association How to report repairs Complaining about your landlord's failure to make repairs if you are a social housing tenant Using
Getting your housing plan from the council
Check when the council will give you a housing plan. Check how it can prevent you becoming homeless or help you find a new home
If you want your lodger to move out
Landlords of lodgers have responsibilities. Check what you should be doing when you have a problem or are looking to end your agreement
Understanding your tenancy agreement
Check what terms can be in your tenancy agreement. Check documents your landlord needs to give you and what counts as an unfair agreement
Check your rights if you share accommodation
Check who needs to pay rent and what happens when someone moves out. Check the difference between joint tenancies and sole tenancies.