Rights and responsibilities 

Information on tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities under legislation.

Summary

Both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities set out in law.

Find information about your rights and responsibilities.

Tenant rights and responsibilities

This page has information on tenants’ rights and responsibilities under legislation and tenancy agreements.
Landlord rights and responsibilities

This page has information on landlord rights and responsibilities under legislation and tenancy agreements.
Minimum standards

This page explains the minimum standards required for rental properties and landlords’ responsibilities regarding safety.
Security deposits

This page explains the rules around security deposits, when they should be paid and returned.
Wear and tear

This page explains what normal wear and tear means in rental properties and who is responsible for damage that is beyond normal wear and tear.
Tenants' rights to stay in a rented property

This page explains what security of tenure is and the rules around tenants’ rights to stay in a rented property.
Subletting and assignment

This page has information for tenants and landlords to explain the difference between subletting and assignment and the rules that apply to these arrangements.