We've put together all the information you need to know about being a private sector landlord. You can download and keep these factsheets for future reference.
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This factsheet gives advice on setting the rent on your property and what to do if your tenant is claiming housing benefit.
Landlords' Handbook - Rent and housing benefit (PDF 311KB)
This factsheet gives you information about giving your tenants permission to decorate your property.
Landlords' Handbook - Decorating or making changes (PDF 305KB)
This factsheet gives you information about letting your tenants keep pets in your property.
Landlords' Handbook - Letting your tenants keep pets (PDF 154KB)
This factsheet gives you information about making sure your property is safe for your tenants.
Landlords' Handbook - Safety regulations and certificates (PDF 310KB)
This factsheet tells you about different types of tenancy and how to serve a notice to end a tenancy.
Landlords' Handbook - Tenancy types and serving notices (PDF 314KB)
This factsheet tells you about visiting your tenants.
Landlords' Handbook - Visiting your tenants (PDF 302KB)
This checklist sets out all the documents that are required at the start of a new tenancy:
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