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Homelessness: Advice for private tenants

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  1. You are here: Advice for private tenants
  2. Tenants rights
  3. Repairs and property condition
  4. Problems paying rent
  5. Noticed served
  6. Landlord harassment and threats of illegal eviction

Advice for private tenants

We can offer advice for you whether you:

  • Are renting from a private landlord and are having problems
  • Are thinking about or about to start renting from a private landlord
  • Next page: Tenants rights

Contact the Homeless team

If you need any further advice or assistance please get in touch. Phone: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Out of Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or during the weekend and bank holidays

Telephone: 01709 336009

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Further information for Tenants

  • Download the Repairs and Maintenance Policy
  • Download the Gas and Carbon Monoxide Safety Policy
  • Download the Electrical Safety Policy
  • Download the House and Fire Safety Policy
  • Download the Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy

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