Private tenants can have several different types of tenancy. Some of these give you more rights than others.
It's very important to know what kind of tenancy you have, as it can have a big impact on your rights. The vast majority of private tenants are assured shorthold tenants but it is possible that you have a different type of tenancy. It usually depends on the sort of accommodation you live in and when your tenancy started. You may not necessarily have the type of tenancy that your tenancy agreement, or your landlord, says you have.
For a summary of the different types of private tenancies, you can download a free booklet on renting from a private landlord from the Communities and Local Government website.
Other advice is available from Shelter.
If you are having difficulties with your tenancy, need face-to-face housing advice or are threatened with homelessness, contact Incommunities Housing Advice team on 0845 141 6666 or see their further contact details in the Housing Advice and Homelessness section of this website.”
If you are having problems with outstanding repairs that the landlord will not carry out, please contact the Housing Standards Team on 01274 433531.
