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Private renting: tenants' rights and responsibilities (booklets and forms)

Most private tenancies agreed will be assured or assured shorthold tenancies under the provisions in the Housing Act 1988 (as amended by the Housing Act 1996).

This page provides alphabetical links to all booklets produced by Communities and Local Government which cover the rights and obligations of tenants renting from a private landlord.

You can find comprehensive information about renting privately on the Directgov (external link) website.  

Related publications

• A Guide to Student Accommodation

  • Published: 18 May 2007
  • Site: Housing

• Agricultural Lettings

  • Published: 4 July 2006
  • Site: Housing

• Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies: A guide for tenants

  • Published: 21 April 2009
  • Site: Housing

• Assured Tenancy Forms

  • Published: 7 November 2007
  • Site: Housing

• Tenants: Does your landlord need a licence?

  • Published: 6 March 2006
  • Site: Housing

• Do you rent or are you thinking of renting from a private landlord

  • Published: 21 April 2009
  • Site: Housing

• Disabled facilities grant

  • Published: 31 March 2007
  • Site: Housing

• Housing and anti-social behaviour: A guide for residents

  • Published: 31 March 2007
  • Site: Housing

• Reducing the risks - The Housing Health and Safety Rating System

  • Published: 7 April 2006
  • Site: Housing

• Landlord accreditation

  • Published: N/A
  • Site: Housing

• Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation in England: A guide for tenants

  • Published: 10 April 2007
  • Site: Housing

• My Landlord wants me out - protection against harassment and illegal eviction

  • Published: 21 April 2009
  • Site: Housing

• Notice that you must leave: A brief guide for landlords and tenants

  • Published: 21 April 2009
  • Site: Housing

• Regulated Tenancies

  • Published: 21 April 2009
  • Site: Housing

• Renting rooms in someone's home: A guide for people renting from resident landlords

  • Published: 21 April 2006
  • Site: Housing

• Repairs - a guide for landlords and tenants

  • Published: 21 April 2009
  • Site: Housing