There must be a written agreement between you and your landlord. This is called a tenancy agreement.
Tenancy agreements
Landlord
The person you pay rent to is the landlord.
It says the things that you must do and the things your landlord must do. You both agree to the things that are written down.
You and the landlord sign the tenancy agreement. And then you must both stick to it.
Landlord
The person you pay rent to is the landlord.
Landlord
The person you pay rent to is the landlord.
Tenancy agreement
This is a written agreement between you and your landlord.
The picture below shows the kinds of things that might be in a tenancy agreement.
Tenancy agreement
This is a written agreement between you and your landlord.
Tenancy Agreement
Date………
The rent is £xx per week (or it may be £xx per month.)
You must pay on a certain day of the week (or it may be on a certain day of the month.)
You must pay your rent on time.
The landlord must repair anything that is wrong with the doors, windows, walls, roof, bath, sink, toilet and heating.
You must not damage the house or flat or change it in a big way, like knocking down walls or taking out built-in cupboards.
You must not play loud music or do other things that annoy the neighbours.
The landlord cannot come in without asking you first and agreeing with you when they will come.
Your signature…………
Landlord's signature…………
These are just examples. There may be other things. Make sure you understand your tenancy agreement.
Tenancy agreement
This is a written agreement between you and your landlord.
If your landlord is the council, a housing association or a charity, you can ask for a tenancy agreement written with easy words and pictures.
Landlord
The person you pay rent to is the landlord.
Housing association
An organisation which owns houses and flats for people to rent. It makes sure everything is ok for the people who live there.
Tenancy agreement
This is a written agreement between you and your landlord.
Or you could talk to your family, friend or advocate about it.