Information for private sector tenants

Tenants in rented accommodation have a responsibility to treat the property with respect and report any hazards and necessary repairs to the landlord or letting agent.

Tenants must also co-operate with reasonable requests from the landlord/letting agent to gain access to the property to carry out repairs.

View the Government's How to Rent guide for tenants and landlords

Health and Safety

Landlords/letting agents have a responsibility to ensure rented properties present no hazards which could pose a significant threat to the health and safety of a tenant or visitor to the property.

View more information about health and safety in private rented accommodation