Housing law: an overview in England

Land

This business guide provides an overview of the types of tenancy that apply in private sector housing in England. It also discusses various maintenance and repair obligations that apply to all housing tenancies.

We have other business guides which explore housing law in further detail, which are:

Setting up an occupation contract in England at: https://www.nfuonline.com/member-resources/housing-law-setting-up-an-assured-shorthold-tenancy-in-england/

Terminating an occupation contract in England at: https://www.nfuonline.com/member-resources/housing-law-terminating-an-assured-shorthold-tenancy-in-england/

Housing agricultural workers in England at: https://www.nfuonline.com/member-resources/housing-law-housing-agricultural-workers-in-england/

Please note that the information in this business guide applies to properties let in England only.

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