When renting a property all tenants must receive a copy of the latest “How to Rent Guide” published by the UK Government. This is a mandatory document which landlords or agents must provide tenants with at the very start of their tenancy.
This guide is for people who are renting a home privately under an assured shorthold tenancy, either direct from a landlord or through a letting agency. Most of it will also apply if you are in a shared property but in certain cases, your rights and responsibilities will vary.
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