You’ve found your perfect property.
And like 4.61 million people, according to Statista, you’re renting.
But do you know your rights? And do you know what to do if something goes wrong? Chris Sheldon, managing director of Letting Supermarket, is here to help.
• Please visit: lettingsupermarket.com
I’ve found a private landlord – how can I ensure that the lease is legit?
When renting a property from a private landlord in the UK, don’t sign the lease until you’ve checked everything through.
Start with checking out the landlord’s credentials – you can do this by asking the landlord for their full name and contact details and then conducting a search on a landlord register.
You’re entitled to ask for references from previous tenants.
If a
