What are your legal rights and obligations when renting
Residential Property ?
Every residential tenant in England and Wales has
the right to:
Know the terms of the tenancy. Although there is
no legal requirement for a landlord to provide a written
agreement (or lease) it is in your interests as a
tenant to have one. You should study the terms carefully
before signing. If you have doubts you may need to
get some expert advice.
Know the name and address of the landlord (normally
included in the agreement)
Accommodation which is in a good tenantable state
of repair - free from defects.
Reasonably quick and effective repairs if you report
defects.
Safe accommodation, all electrical, gas and other
systems and appliances meeting modern safety standards
and are subject to regular checks.
A CORGI Gas Inspection Certificate annually and
on entry to the accommodation
Operating instructions, safety warnings and emergency
procedures where appliances and systems may be unfamiliar.
Peaceable and quiet enjoyment of the accommodation,
free from demands for access without notice and/or
interference with utilities or other supplies to the
property.
A rent book if the rent is payable weekly.
A reasonable (statutory) period of notice if the
landlord wants you to leave.
The return of the security deposit within a reasonable
period of time (up to 30 days) subject to the property
being clean and damage free and no outstanding accounts.
Estate
Agents, Letting Agents and Management in Hampstead, West Hampstead,
South Hampstead, Belsize Park, St Johns Wood, Kilburn and Maida
Vale, Swiss Cottage, Cricklewood and North West London
