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Homelessness: Advice for private tenants

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

Tenants rights

Make sure you have a tenancy agreement and that you understand the terms, so that you know what your responsibilities are and what you should expect of your landlord.

Learn about the ypes of tenancy agreements

Most tenants have an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. If you are not sure what type of tenancy you have, visit: Tenancy checker - Shelter England

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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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