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Rent

Your rent and the terms and conditions on which you pay money to your landlord in return for living in your home.

Information and advice from other websites

Rent and rent increases

Circumstances in which it is possible for landlords to increase the rent. Explains when and how rent can be increased, and what to do if you disagree. (Applies in England only.)

From: Shelter
Private sector tenancies - fixing and increasing the rent

Explains if and when your landlord can increase your rent if you rent privately in England.

From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
Rent arrears

Information about what you may be able to do if you have rent arrears. This information only applies to England.

From: Shelter
Tenancy deposits

Most private landlords ask new tenants to pay a deposit in case the tenant causes damage to the property or doesn't pay the rent or bills. Explains what deposits cover, deposit schemes, how to get your deposit back, and includes a deposit checker tool to see if your deposit is protected. (Applies in England only)

From: Shelter
Rent arrears (PDF)

Information on what to do if you have rent arrears, how to avoid being evicted and where to get further help.

From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
Tenants' rights - rent (PDF)

This factsheet provides information about what your landlord can charge you as rent, depending on the type of tenancy you have.

From: Age UK
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Can I get help if I’ve nowhere to live? Find out what you can do if you can’t stay in your current home.

Your legal rights, if you rent a flat, house or bedsit. If you are a private landlord, learn about your rights and duties to your tenants.

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Your rights in relation to problems with neighbours, whether you are complaining about your neighbour or the neighbour is complaining about you.

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How to deal with many of the common problems you may have with buying or selling a house or flat.

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