The following property rental articles are aimed at both tenants and landlord. They are for guidance only
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Under the Housing Act 2004 any landlord or letting agent that takes a deposit for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy must join a Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
read more about Tenancy Deposit SchemeStudents and TV Licences
Check whether you will need a TV licence or not
read more about Students and TV LicencesStudents and council tax
If you live in university halls or in a house where everyone is in full time education, you will be exempt from paying Council Tax.
read more about Students and council taxHouses in multiple occupation
If a house or flat is let to a number of tenants it may be considered a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). An HMO is a property occupied by persons who do not form a single household.
read more about Houses in multiple occupation