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This section sets out very briefly the rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords. More detailed information is available in a free booklet, "Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies - A Guide for Tenants", which is available by telephoning the above telephone number or downloading the PDF documents at the bottom of this section.
Get Advice
Tenancy agreements are often long and ‘wordy’, but it's a contract that gives you legal responsibilities, so make sure you read and understand it before you sign it. Ask for a copy to take away before you commit yourself.
Below is a link to the Citizens Advice website where you can find your nearest Citizens Advice office:
Citizens Advice website
Please visit the Shelter website where you can find advice relating to rental agreements: http://england.shelter.org.uk
Please visit the Tenancy Agreement Service website for general information on aspects of housing law for landlords and tenants:
Tenancy Agreement Service
eform: Housing Advice for Private Tenants Online Form
The following Word document at the bottom of this section gives details of which bills a tenant is responsible for if they rent a private property.
Below are some related links to pages within the Doncaster Council Website:
Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit
How do I claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit
You have a duty to look after the property and use it in a responsible way, pay the rent as agreed and keep to the terms and conditions of your tenancy agreement, unless they contravene your rights in law.
Please view the documents below on Repairs.
eform: Private Rented Accomodation Repair Problems Online Form
The following document relates to Quiet Enjoyment, Your Right to Stay in Your Home and keeping pets.
A document on Your Accommodation can be viewed below.
eform: Private Rented Accomodation Repair Problems Online Form
Documents on Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) can be downloaded below.
Please visit the Decent Homes page on the St Leger Homes website.
The document below provides information on Gas and Electricity Meters.
The document below provides information on Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Please visit the following page for frequently asked questions on Housing & Council Tax Benefits - FAQ
This mainly applies to Houses in Multiple Occupation. Action can be taken to reduce numbers to the allowable number under Part X of the Housing Act 1985.
Further information relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation can be found at the link below:
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Below is a link to an e-form which allows you to send us details if you think your property is overcrowded:
eform:Overcrowding Form
The document below "What Type of Tenant am I ?"gives information on different types of leases and advises you what type of tenant you are depending on the type of lease.
Visit the following page to contact the Homelessness and Advice department at Doncaster Council
Visit the following website to find your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau
Visit the following page for the Housing Advisory Service
Visit the following page for information on Harassment and Illegal Eviction
Visit the Shelter - Advice for Private Tenancies website.
Visit the following website to find your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau
Visit the Directgov website
The documents below give information on Eviction
Please download the document below for information on Health & Safety in Privately Rented Properties.
Visit the Gas Safe website.
Visit the Health and Safety Executive Domestic Gas webpage.
