Renting privately
Landlord rights and duties
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.