Renting Property

Tenants Rights and Obligations

Every residential tenant in England and Wales has the right to:

Know the terms of the tenancy. Although there is no legal requirement for a landlord to provide a written agreement (or lease) it is in your interests as a tenant to have one. You should study the terms carefully before signing. If you have doubts you may need to get some expert advice.
Know the name and address of the landlord (normally included in the agreement)
Accommodation which is in a good tenantable state of repair - free from defects.
Reasonably quick and effective repairs if you report defects.
Safe accommodation, all electrical, gas and other systems and appliances meeting modern safety standards and are subject to regular checks.
A CORGI Gas Inspection Certificate annually and on entry to the accommodation
Operating instructions, safety warnings and emergency procedures where appliances and systems may be unfamiliar.
Peaceable and quiet enjoyment of the accommodation, free from demands for access without notice and/or interference with utilities or other supplies to the property.
A rent book if the rent is payable weekly.
A reasonable (statutory) period of notice if the landlord wants you to leave.
The return of the security deposit within a reasonable period of time (up to 30 days) subject to the property being clean and damage free and no outstanding accounts.