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Check your tenancy type if you rent from a private landlord Understanding your tenancy agreement Starting to rent from a private landlord Preparing to rent from a private landlord Information
Check your rights as a lodger
room. You might live there for free or pay rent. Your rent could include things like bills, meals or cleaning. You’re a lodger even if you live with a friend or family member - for example your parents
Getting a lodger
A lodger is someone who lives with you in your home. They might be a friend or family member, but they can also be someone you don’t know. Lodgers can stay with you for free or pay you rent
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
Help with debt and rent arrears on Universal Credit
Help with debt and rent arrears on Universal Credit This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales You might be able
Getting your housing plan from the council
have somewhere to live. For example, you might have to agree to get debt advice if you have rent arrears. It’s important to follow your housing plan, if you don’t you might not get further help from
Asking the local authority for help with repairs
are and how you can contact them. Asking the local authority for help with repairs Local authority powers and help with repairs for tenants in private rented accommodation. Housing Health and Safety
Repairs and housing conditions
Renting from a private landlord Getting repairs done if you're renting privately Going to court if your landlord won't do repairs If you're being evicted because you asked for repairs Complaining
Check your tenancy type if you rent from a private landlord
If you rent from a private landlord, your rights depend on the type of rental agreement you have. This includes things like your right to get repairs done, stay in your home and get your deposit back
Rights of subtenants who live with their landlord
afterwards. The type of tenancy you have A subtenant who shares accommodation with their landlord has an excluded tenancy. You have exclusive possession of the area that you pay rent for. For example