Tenant's Rights

What is this?

Hey! As tenant's ourselves, we've found ourselves in sticky or questionable situations while renting (especially as a student tenant), we thought it might be helpful to compile a list of sources and extra information to help you make more informed choices while renting.

Preface: depending on when you started renting, your rights may differ.
This page was updated last on the 10th of July 2020.

The basics

Whether you're a first time renter, or first time student renter the same rules apply to you.
As a student, you may find the quality of the homes a bit rougher but this varies with price, location and a number of other factors.

The government has key rules listed here and we've written a few answers to questions you might have around them.

Live in a property that is in a good state of repair

What is a protected deposit?

How do I get my deposit back?

Who is my landlord?

How can I tell if my landlord is real?

What is a rogue landlord?

Live in the property undisturbed ("Right to quiet enjoyment")

Your landlord must give 24 hours written notice.

What your landlord can / cannot do.

Where to get urgent help?