Renting a home
When you are renting a home it is important for you to know what you can afford and understand the kind of rental agreement you are entering into.
Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant so that you can follow the rules. These pages can give you helpful information on problems you may have while renting. Find out what to do if you are facing eviction.
Check your tenancy type if you rent from a private landlord
Find out what type of tenancy you have if you rent privately.
Your rights when you rent from a private landlord
Check what rights you have and what your landlord's responsibilities are when you rent privately.
Using a guarantor
Explains the responsibilities of someone who acts as a guarantor for rent.
Renting with other people
Explains the rights and responsibilities of people who rent a property together.
Repossession by your landlord's mortgage lender
Rights of tenants facing eviction because their private landlord falls behind on with their mortgage payments and is facing repossession.
Tenancy agreements
Information on tenancy agreements including the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords, and covering sham tenancies and unfair tenancy agreements.
Information for landlords in Wales
Link to information on the Landlord Accreditation Wales website giving guidance on letting property, letting a room in your home, carrying out repairs, protecting tenants' deposits, giving notice to leave.