Renting guides.
Plain English explainers on the rules that actually affect a shared house in England: rights, deposits, tenancies, council tax, referencing, subletting and HMO licensing.
Your rights renting in a shared house
What renters in a shared house in England can expect in 2026: eviction rules after the Renters' Rights Act, repairs, HMO licensing, rent rises, deposits and privacy.
Deposits in a flatshare: caps, protection and getting yours back
How tenancy deposits work in England: the five week cap, 30 day protection rule, joint tenancy deposits, lodger rules, deductions, disputes and penalties.
Joint tenancy, room-only or lodger: which one are you?
The three ways to rent in a shared house in England, what joint and several liability means, how the 2026 periodic tenancy rules work, and what to check before signing.
Council tax in a house share, explained
Who pays council tax in a flatshare or HMO in England, the 2023 rule that made landlords liable in HMOs, student exemptions and discounts, and what to do when you move.
Renter referencing: what gets checked and how to pass
What landlords and agents in England actually check when you apply for a room: credit, affordability, Right to Rent, references, guarantors, plus the 2026 rules on fees, bidding and rent in advance.
What a sublet agreement actually is
Subletting in England explained: consent, the difference between a subtenant and a lodger, what to put in a sublet agreement, deposits, and the rules for short lets in London.
HMO licences: what they mean for the people actually living there
What counts as an HMO in England, when a licence is required, what conditions a licence enforces, how to check the register, and rent repayment orders worth up to two years of rent.
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