Renting privately

A landlord has a duty to

• provide their name and address to the tenant
• fix the terms of the tenancy before it begins
• give appropriate notice to leave and, if necessary, a notice to obtain a court order  
• maintain the property to a reasonable standard and carry out repairs
• not to harass or interfere with the 'quiet enjoyment' of the tenant 
• not to discriminate against the tenant
• keep the tenant's personal information confidential
• promptly negotiate the return of the tenant's deposit at the end of the tenancy
• supply the tenant with a copy of the gas safety certificate 

A landlord has a right to

• charge a reasonable market rent
• receive the rent when it is due
• be informed of any disrepair
• inspect the property having given reasonable notice to the tenant
• go to court for rent arrears and damages
• have Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance paid direct if the tenant is more than 8 weeks in arrears.