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Guidance

How to rent

This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
Published
10 June 2014
Last updated
12 MayOctober 20262023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

How to rent: the checklist for renting in England

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How to rent: the checklist for renting in England

PDF, 586 KB, 19 pages

Details

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Update history

2026-05-01 00:00
Page has been withdrawn due to changes from the Renters’ Rights Act.

2023-10-02 00:05
The How to Rent guide has been updated with advice on how to access free legal aid services, advice and support, regardless of financial circumstances.

2023-03-24 10:00
Updated How to rent: the checklist for renting in England.