Problems with a landlord or tenancy

• Private landlord not carrying out repairsHow to report repairs that are not being dealt with to the Council’s Housing Standards team
• Struggling to pay my rentHelpful links and advice for tenants struggling to pay their rent, including how to access housing costs support
• My rent is being increasedThe rules on rent increases in private rented tenancies and how to dispute unfair or excessive increases
• My deposit is not protected or being returnedThe rules on tenancy deposit protection and what to do if your deposit has not been protected
• Refusing a petHow to request permission from your landlord to have a pet and what to do if your landlord refuses
• Concerns about evictionHow assured periodic tenancies (the majority of private tenancies) can be ended lawfully
• Harassment and illegal evictionHow to identify landlord harassment and unlawful eviction, and what the Council can do to support affected tenants
• Report an issue with a private rented tenancyYou can contact the Council’s Tenancy Relations Service to report your concerns