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Repairs - damp
is a common problem which many tenants experience when renting accommodation. There are several types of damp: rising damp, which happens when moisture travels up from the ground through the masonry
Paying your water bills if you're renting
either have a water bill in your own name, or pay for water as part of your rent. It's particularly common for local authority tenants to pay for water as part of their rent. If you're not sure if you pay
Repairs and housing conditions
scheme Offsetting rent arrears because repairs haven't been done Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done Taking court action because your landlord won't make repairs Common problems Repairs
Offsetting rent arrears because repairs haven't been done
arrears is likely to be unfair and could be challenged. Next steps Other options for private rented tenants to deal with repairs Other options for social housing tenants to deal with repairs Common repair problems
Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done
the procedure to use future rent to pay for repairs. More about private tenants and the risk of eviction Next steps Other options for private rented tenants to deal with repairs Other options for social housing tenants to deal with repairs Common repair problems
Understanding your tenancy agreement
often and when it can be increased what the rent includes - for example, council tax or fuel whether your landlord will provide any services - for example, laundry, maintenance of common parts or meals
Student housing - ending your agreement in halls
will have a fixed term agreement. This means that you have agreed to rent your accommodation for a certain period of time. In most cases the fixed term will be the academic year. In halls of residence, you
If you need a guarantor to start renting
to pay more rent in advance. Guarantors of tenants who live in shared accommodation If you share accommodation with other tenants under one tenancy agreement, that is, a joint tenancy, it's common
Information landlords ask for when you start renting
first. It’s less common for private landlords to do credit checks because they can make it take longer to rent out a property. If you’ve got a bad credit history, it’s best to be honest and explain
Repairs - what are your options if you are a social housing tenant
If you rent your home from a social housing landlord, they're responsible for dealing with most repair problems - check what repairs they have to do. Many social landlords fix repair problems as soon