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Tenancy Rights

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About this section

When a tenant and their landlord enter into a written or verbal agreement, both parties have rights and responsibilities set down by law which they must uphold. Rights depend on the particular agreement, but tenants are entitled to ensure the landlord fulfils their legal obligations regardless of the type of contract.

The following sections outline the rights and accountabilities an occupant can expect from their tenancy including:

The Facts...

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) claims that the rental market is booming with ‘forced landlords’. The number of house sales fell by 50% in 2008 and many people who were unable to sell their propertyies are leasing them instead.

Residents in houses with multiple occupations (HMO), such as student houses, suffer a higher incidence of accidents and injury than other types of property.

Articles in this Category

19/11/2008	FAQs - Tenancy Rights
	Frequently asked questions - tenancy rights
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19/11/2008	Eviction
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19/11/2008	Ending Your Tenancy
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19/11/2008	Deposits
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19/11/2008	Furniture
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