What are your legal rights and obligations when renting
Residential Property ?
Every residential tenant in England and Wales has
an obligation to:
Give honest and truthful statements during the tenancy
application process.
Pay a reasonable (market) rent.
Pay the rent as and when it is due.
Respect and care for the landlord's property, furniture
and fittings.
Pay the landlord for any damage (beyond normal wear
and tear) at the end of, or during a tenancy.
Pay the landlord for any exceptional cleaning and
rubbish removal at the end of a tenancy.
Report defects to the landlord immediately they
become apparent.
Not use the premises for any purpose other than
residential accommodation.
Not keep pets, unless approved by the landlord and
the tenancy agreement.
Not do anything in or around the premises which
would cause nuisance, damage or annoyance to the landlord
or the neighbours.
Not bring into occupation other residents without
informing the landlord. (Such additional adult occupant/s
will be required to sign a tenancy agreement)
Not leave the accommodation unoccupied for more
that 14 days without informing the landlord or his
agent.
Give notice to quit in writing, which must be at
least 1 calendar month, where the rent is paid monthly.
