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Renting Private Our Rights
collywollys
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Ok a bit of a long story but have recently become a guardian to my nephew, I already have 2 boys a 1 year old and a 2 year old. We currently live in a 2 bed council house but are finding that we just do not have enougth space. We are looking into renting privately as this would be a quicker option than applying for a 3 bed council house. But we have never rented this way before and I am worried about putting my family in an unsecure position.
What are my rights as a tenant?????
What are my rights as a tenant?????
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A council tennacy gives you many, many more rights than a private tenant under an AST.
The biggest difference is that a private landlord could give you 2 months notice towards the end of a 12 month tenancy that he requires the property back. You would then need to find a new home!
I would think long and hard before giving up a council house.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
why not look for a exchange?No, I don't think all other drivers are idiots......but some are determined to change my mind.......0
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depending on the age of your nephew you may now qualify for a 3 bedder - ask yoru local council0
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