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Tenancy rights checker - what type of tenancy do I have?

What kind of agreement (tenancy) you have with your landlord affects your legal rights. These rights depend on who you rent from, when your agreement started and whether your landlord lives in the same building - not just what your agreement says. Answer a few simple questions here to find out what kind of tenancy you have. (Content applies in England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/downloads_and_tools/tenancy_checke…
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Your rights as a tenant

Explains your rights if you are renting your home, including your rights if you are a lodger.

https://www.themix.org.uk/housing/renting/your-rights-as-a-tenant-7966.html
The Mix
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Tenancy agreements

Information on tenancy agreements including the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords, and covering sham tenancies and unfair tenancy agreements.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/tenancy-agreements/
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Subletting from another tenant

Explains your rights as a subtenant, what to do if you're asked to leave or your tenancy is coming to an end and if there is an issue with your tenancy. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/subtenants
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Types of renting agreements

If you are renting your home, you either have a tenancy or a licence to live in the property. Information to help you work out if you have a tenancy agreement or a licence agreement, as well as other information you may need to know about your rights in your home. (Content applies in England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/types_of_renting_a…
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Tenancy agreements

Advice on the type of tenancies and what should be included in a tenancy agreement, how to change or end a tenancy agreement.

https://www.gov.uk/private-renting-tenancy-agreements
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How to rent - the checklist for renting in England

This guide explains your rights and responsibilities when renting from a private landlord. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent
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How tenants can end a fixed-term tenancy

It's important to properly change, renew or end your rental agreement with your private landlord. If you don't, you could end up owing rent on a home you no longer live in. Find out how o properly end or renew your tenancy and what notice your landlord has to give you at the end of a tenancy, and possible charges for renewing an agreement.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/how_to_end_a_fixed…
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Switching energy supplies if you are a tenant

Answers some of the most common queries tenants have about their rights and obligations when it comes to switching energy provider.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-a-better-ene…
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Council housing

If you are a council or housing association tenant, you may be able to apply for a tenancy transfer in your local council area or through your housing association. If you want to move to another area, you may be able to exchange your tenancy with another council or housing association tenant anywhere in the UK. Includes links to further information on your rights as a tenant and how to complain. 

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/council_housing_association
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