Tenants' Rights

• 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.

• 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 4 weeks, where the rent is paid monthly.
• Not to use the security deposit in lieu of rent.
• Observe all the terms of the tenancy agreement.