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, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 26 June 2018
• Last updated: 24 March 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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How to let

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How to let

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Details

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.

Published 26 June 2018

Last updated 24 March 2023 + show all updates

1. 24 March 2023

   Updated the How to let guide.

2. 10 December 2020

   Updated the How to Let guidance.

3. 31 May 2019

   Guide updated following the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

4. 26 June 2018

   First published.