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Rent arrears - a guide

What to do if you are facing rent arrears, including getting debt and legal advice if your landlord takes you to court

Solving a dispute with your landlord without going to court

How to resolve a dispute with your landlord, using mediation services and where to go to for advice

Deposit protection schemes for private tenants - problems and disputes

What to do if things go wrong with your tenancy deposit protection scheme

Evictions - private renting

How landlords can take back their property from a tenant, and how tenants can avoid being illegally evicted

Stopping anti-social behaviour in privately rented accommodation

What anti-social behaviour is, what you can do and who can help you deal with it

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