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Check the costs of starting to rent from a private landlord
There might be a problem with the property that you don’t know about. There’s also a risk the offer is a scam. Get a receipt from your landlord or letting agent when you pay any money. You'll need
Repairs - what are your options if you are a private rented tenant
Repairs - what are your options if you are a private rented tenant? This section highlights what tenants in private rented accommodation need to think about if their landlord doesn't make repairs
Subletting
tenants are allowed to sublet their home. Subletting your home - what you need to think about first What to think about before subletting part of your home and becoming a resident landlord. Rights
Offsetting rent arrears because repairs haven't been done
Set-off is a defence to possession proceedings for rent arrears. It means that you accept you owe your landlord money, but you claim the right to set-off against that debt any money due from your
Housing
Check your tenancy type if you rent from a private landlord Understanding your tenancy agreement Eviction Eviction Homeless help Homelessness Starting to rent from a private landlord Preparing
Local authority help with repairs - notices and orders under the Housing Health and Safety Rating
If your landlord has failed to do repair work, the local authority may be able to force them to take action. The local authority can do this if there's a hazard which is a risk to your health
Rights of subtenants who do not live with their landlord
A subtenancy is created when an existing tenant lets some or all of their home to another tenant - the subtenant. If you're a subtenant and don't share any accommodation with your landlord
Preparing to challenge your eviction if you've been discriminated against
Before you take any action you need to make sure your discrimination problem is covered by the Equality Act. You might be able to stop your eviction if: your landlord is evicting you because
Deal with flooding in a rented home - overview
Your landlord is responsible for repairs if your rented home is affected by flooding, from rain or an issue with a neighbouring property. Your landlord is unlikely to be responsible if you caused
Local authority help with repairs - Housing Health and Safety Rating System
If your landlord has failed to do repair work, the local authority may be able to force them to take action. The local authority can do this if something causes a risk to your health or safety