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Tenancies, deposits and rent - private renting

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Types of tenancies - private renting

The rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords; also the different types of tenancy and what they mean

Deposits, rent and changing a tenancy agreement - private renting

How to change a tenancy agreement, what happens if a tenant dies and information on rent increases and subletting

Ending a tenancy - private renting

The legal rights and duties of tenants and landlords when ending a tenancy or licence

Deposit protection schemes for private tenants

How deposit protection schemes work, who needs to use them and how to choose the best scheme for you

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