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Advice for tenants

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The private rented sector offers a flexible form of tenure and meets a wide range of housing needs. This section provides advice and guidance to private rented housing tenants.



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Problems with disrepair

In most cases, your landlord is responsible for the repair and maintenance of your rented home. This section provides advice on what to do if your home requires repairs.

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Harassment and eviction

The law protects tenants against harassment and illegal eviction. This section describes some of the forms harassment may take and sets out what tenants can do if they are being harassed or are threatened with illegal eviction.

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Advice about your tenancy

Most tenancies will run trouble free, however occasionally problems can occur. This section provides advice to private housing tenants on what to do when things go wrong.

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Gas safety

By law landlords must carry out an annual gas safety check and provide tenants with a copy of the record of that check. This section gives advice on how to ensure gas appliances in your home are safe.

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Flooding

In recent years there have been increased instances of flooding bringing disruption and distress to householders. This section provides advice to tenants on what to do if your home is flooded.

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