Quick answer: You have the right to a safe home, to have repairs done, to have your deposit protected and to have privacy.
These are the basic rights to remember. Details can vary if you share a home with your landlord.
Key points
- Your landlord has to keep the home safe and carry out most repairs.
- Your deposit should be protected in an approved scheme.
- Your landlord should give reasonable notice before visiting, normally at least 24 hours, except in emergencies.
- You can only be evicted by following a legal process.
- Report problems in writing and keep a copy.
A tip
Take dated photos of any damp, damage or faults when you move in.
About the video
The video at the top of this page is by ITV News on YouTube. We picked it because its title is "Renting rights: What you're entitled to as a private tenant | ITV News". We did not make it, and rules and amounts change, so use the official links at the bottom of this page to check the details for your situation.
Sources and official help
- Citizens Advice: Housing
- GOV.UK: Tenancy deposit protection
- GOV.UK housing hub: private renting is changing
This guide is general information, not legal or benefits advice. Rules and amounts change, so check the official links above or speak to Citizens Advice or your council before you make a decision.