Homes and property Problems with a private landlord or agent

Your landlord, or their agent, has legal responsibilities to manage your tenancy fairly and to keep your home up to a decent standard.

As a private tenant you have rights and responsibilities too.

Good landlords, agents and tenants can sign up to our Manchester renting pledge to show a public commitment to good standards in private renting.

Get advice

What if your landlord or agent doesn't come up to these standards? Get advice straight away if:

Rights and responsibilities

See much more about private renting rights and responsibilities, and dealing with landlord and agent problems: 

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