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Renters need to know their rights
jimc_2
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I've just received this press release. (Hot off the press - only 1 hour old!) from Which? It answers a lot of questions I've seen here on this forum and has some good links so here it is in full:
Renters need to know their rights
Although more people are deciding to rent because of uncertainty about house prices and rising mortgage costs, many tenants don’t know their rights, warns Which? Legal Service, the professional legal advice team from Which?
The private rental sector has grown significantly in the last five years, but calls to lawyers at Which? Legal Service reflect the confusion among tenants about who should repair what, and when it’s OK to say no to the landlord.
Tenancy advice can be found at https://www.which.co.uk/rentersrights <http://www.which.co.uk/rentersrights> , including answers to common renting queries such as:
1 !What rights does my landlord have to access the property?
Usually, your landlord has to give at least 24 hours’ notice to access the property for repairs or maintenance checks unless urgent access is required in the case of an emergency. If your landlord comes into your home without permission, it could be seen as harassment <http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-3821.cfm> .
2 How soon should my deposit be returned after I leave a property?
Check your tenancy agreement – this is normally within 10 days of leaving the property and by the same method as you paid your rent.
3 Is the landlord responsible for repairs to the property?
The structure and outside of the property including roofing, guttering and garden fences are the landlord’s responsibility and must be kept free from disrepair. The same applies to any appliances or household equipment, central heating and gas boilers.
Joanne Lezemore, Senior Lawyer, Which? Legal Service says:
“There are rules and regulations that protect tenants and ensure privacy. For example, getting caught in your birthday suit as you step out of the shower isn’t something that you need worry about, as landlords must give tenants 24 hours’ notice if they need access to the property. Knowing your rights is half the battle and can help you avoid problems in the long run.”
Renters need to know their rights
Although more people are deciding to rent because of uncertainty about house prices and rising mortgage costs, many tenants don’t know their rights, warns Which? Legal Service, the professional legal advice team from Which?
The private rental sector has grown significantly in the last five years, but calls to lawyers at Which? Legal Service reflect the confusion among tenants about who should repair what, and when it’s OK to say no to the landlord.
Tenancy advice can be found at https://www.which.co.uk/rentersrights <http://www.which.co.uk/rentersrights> , including answers to common renting queries such as:
1 !What rights does my landlord have to access the property?
Usually, your landlord has to give at least 24 hours’ notice to access the property for repairs or maintenance checks unless urgent access is required in the case of an emergency. If your landlord comes into your home without permission, it could be seen as harassment <http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-3821.cfm> .
2 How soon should my deposit be returned after I leave a property?
Check your tenancy agreement – this is normally within 10 days of leaving the property and by the same method as you paid your rent.
3 Is the landlord responsible for repairs to the property?
The structure and outside of the property including roofing, guttering and garden fences are the landlord’s responsibility and must be kept free from disrepair. The same applies to any appliances or household equipment, central heating and gas boilers.
Joanne Lezemore, Senior Lawyer, Which? Legal Service says:
“There are rules and regulations that protect tenants and ensure privacy. For example, getting caught in your birthday suit as you step out of the shower isn’t something that you need worry about, as landlords must give tenants 24 hours’ notice if they need access to the property. Knowing your rights is half the battle and can help you avoid problems in the long run.”
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