During your tenancy

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Your Rights as a Tenant

As a tenant you have a number of rights which are set out in law. Your main rights as a tenant are covered mainly by the Residential Tenancies Act 2004….

Your Obligations as a Tenant

While as a tenant you have rights you also have legal obligations as a tenant. These include: To pay the rent on time and in full To provide the landlord….

Rent a Room Scheme

If you are renting a room in someone else’s home, for example, a home owner who rents out a room to generate extra income and they also live in the….

Insurance

There is a common assumption that the tenant’s contents are covered under the landlord’s insurance policy, this is not the case. The landlord will only insure the building and his….

Inspections by the Landlord or Agent

The landlord or agent is entitled to inspect the rental property by prior appointment. This will be clearly stated in most lease agreements. Many agents will inspect the property every….

Tax Relief on Rent Payments

If you live in rental accommodation and pay income tax you may qualify for tax relief on the rent you pay. Tax relief on rent payments is however being phased….