Housing law: an overview in England

This business guide provides an overview of the types of tenancy that apply in private sector housing in England. It also discusses various maintenance and repair obligations that apply to all housing tenancies.

We have other business guides which explore housing law in further detail, which are:

• Housing Law: setting up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy in England

• Housing Law: terminating an Assured Shorthold Tenancy in England

• Housing Law: housing agricultural workers in England

Please note that the information in this business guide applies to properties let in England only.