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 If you rent your home or are a leaseholder, you have a legal agreement with the landlord or freeholder. This gives you rights and responsibilities. Check any agreement you have carefully and ask questions about anything you're not sure about. Remember that you may have more rights than you think. If you are unsure about your rights contact an advice agency in your area. Your rights and responsibilities Whatever kind of tenancy you have, whether you rent property from the Housing Executive, a housing association or a private landlord, you and your landlord have certain rights and responsibilities. More  Private tenancies Not all private tenants have the same rights. Your tenancy agreement usually outlines what your rights are. Your tenancy agreement can't take away your basic rights. More Houses in multiple occupation You may have extra rights if you share your accommodation with people who aren't family members. More Tenancy agreements You will normally be given a written tenancy agreement when you move into rented accommodation. Even if you don't get a written tenancy agreement you still have rights. A verbal agreement can count as a tenancy agreement. More Sharing and subletting Sharing a home with other people can be great fun, but it's important to choose carefully who you live with, and to check that you understand your rights. More Housing Executive tenancies Not all Housing Executive tenants have the same protection from eviction. Introductory tenants can be evicted more easily than secure Housing Executive tenants. More Housing association tenancies Not all housing association tenants have the same protection from eviction. Introductory tenants can be evicted more easily than secure housing association tenants. More Student accommodation This section looks at your rights if you live in accommodation owned by your university or college. You will usually be a licensee and have quite limited rights. More Leaseholders' rights Most flat owners are leaseholders. You have to pay your freeholder ground rent and possibly a service charge. You may be able to buy the freehold. More Safety issues This section looks at safety in private rented housing. It covers fire safety, gas and electricity supplies. It explains the protection you may have if you are a private tenant. More Ending a tenancy You must bring your tenancy to an end if you want to leave. If you don?t end your tenancy properly you may still have to pay rent. More Back to top
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Rights when renting
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