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• Renting from a private landlord

  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 about the condition of your shared house

• Check if you can sublet your home

  Check if you're allowed to sublet your home and how it might affect your income and benefits

• Deposits

  Deposits Check if your landlord has to protect your deposit Getting your tenancy deposit back if you rent privately If your landlord didn’t follow deposit rules

• Starting to rent from a private landlord

  Starting to rent from a private landlord Preparing to rent from a private landlord Information landlords ask for when you start renting Check the costs of starting to rent from a private landlord If you need a guarantor to start renting

• Repairs - damp

  The different types of damp, who is responsible for dealing with it and action you may be able to take

• Check your rights if you’re a subtenant

  Check your rights if your landlord wants to evict you or if their tenancy ends. Check what repairs your landlord is responsible for.

• Student housing - your behaviour in halls

  Explains how students can be sanctioned if they misbehave or have rent arrears when living in university halls of residence. Sanctions can include withholding qualifications, preventing students progressing in their course and eviction

• Repairs - what are the landlord's responsibilities

  Landlord's responsibilities under the tenancy agreement and duty to carry out repairs.

• Repairs - what are the tenant's responsibilities

  Responsibilities of a tenant to keep a home in a good state of repair

• Your right to respect for private and family life

  Explains how the right to respect for your family and private life is protected by article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and when a public authority may be breach the article.