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Guidance

How to let

This guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector.

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
26 June 2018
Last updated
24 March 2023 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

This guide is not up to date. For current and up to date information there is guidance for landlords on assured periodic tenancies.

Applies to England

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How to let

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How to let

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This guide is for current and prospective landlords. It explains the responsibilities, legal requirements and best practice for letting a property in the private rented sector.

It is not intended to cover leasehold, holiday lets or ‘resident landlords’ who let to lodgers.

Updates to this page

Published 26 June 2018
Last updated 24 March 2023 Show all updates

  1. Updated the How to let guide.

  2. Updated the How to Let guidance.

  3. Guide updated following the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

  4. First published.

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