The Importance of Knowing about Tenant Rights

Every tenant should be aware of their right so that they know what to expect from the landlord. Any tenant should be aware of his tenancy rights. Most rented property comes under the assured shorthold tenancy, according to which the tenant can live in the property till the end of the agreement. They can get repairs done on the property for those areas that is under the responsibility of the landlord. They have the right to get information on their tenancy within 28 days. They have the right to privacy and the landlord and any other person cannot enter the premises freely. If the landlord wants to do an inspection of the home, a 24 hours notice is required at a time that is mutually convenient for both parties.

All assured shorthold tenancies after April 6 2007 are protected by the Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) law. According to this law landlord who collect a security deposit from their tenant have to join a scheme that ensure that the tenant will get their deposit part or part of the deposit back if the landlord deems that the property is in good condition.

Tenants have the right to expect their landlords to do repairs and keep the property structure in good condition as it is deemed by law to do this. Facilities such as gas, electricity, water and heating equipment must be well maintained. It is deemed by law that the landlord must posses a valid gas certificate for gas appliances. If the property is a furnished one, all furnishings must be fire resistant.

In case of property that rented from the crown, which is a student residence, rented from a bed and breakfast outlet or a hostel, the tenant will not have the kind of rights that can be enjoyed in an assured shorthold tenancy. They will have only basic rights.

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