The Government has published useful advice to tenants about renting a property. It includes the following matters:
- It explains what an assured shorthold tenancy is
- It explains the rules that landlords must follow about deposits
- It states that most fees in connection with a tenancy are now banned
- When you have found a place, it provides guidance on the things you should check
- It sets out the documents that your landlord should give you at the start of the tenancy
- Rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants during the tenancy
- What to do at the end of your fixed period
- What you can do if things go wrong
- Further sources of information
There is additional guidance on safety checks you should make when you are in your property.