Publisher's Synopsis
This Which? guide covers the different types of tenancies, the Rent Acts, licences and other methods of letting, council tenancies (including the right-to-buy and the right-to-repair schemes, and security of tenure), housing associations, repairs and service charges, harassments and unlawful eviction, proceedings for taking and defending, possession, long leases and acquiring the freehold or extended terms (for both houses and flats) - everything from "Who pays the Council Tax?" and "How much of my deposit should I expect to get back from the landlord when I leave?" to leasehold reform.