A selection of images representing communities.
Following the change of government we are reviewing all content on this website.
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 links to all booklets produced by the Department which cover the rights and obligations of tenants renting from a private landlord.
Further information about renting privately is available on the Directgov (external link) website.