If you let your home, the most important consideration is whether you are able to force your tenant to leave at the end of the tenancy. If you wish, the terms of the tenancy agreement may give you this right. If the tenant has the right to continue to live in your home at the end of the tenancy and they do not agree with the new rent you fix, they have a right to apply to the rent assessment committee to fix a proper rent.

Use this section to find out what to do when letting your home. Below you will find a summary of the topics covered in this section. If you would like more information, then click on the links located in the left-hand side of the page.

Letting rooms in your home can be a useful way to get extra income. However, if you are letting (or thinking of letting) part of your home it is important to understand your obligations.

If you rent or are thinking of renting out your home, it is vital that you are aware of your legal rights and obligations. When you let your property to a tenant, the tenancy is automatically an assured shorthold tenancy unless you agree otherwise in writing.

Landlords are generally responsible for the maintenance and major repairs to a property. This includes repairs to the structure and exterior of the property, heating and hot water installations, basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary installations.

Accreditation is a set of standards (or code) relating to the management or physical condition of privately rented accommodation. Landlords who join a scheme and abide by the standards are 'accredited'. Accreditation schemes are voluntary.