This information is intended to help landlords or potential landlords who wish to know more about certain aspects of tenancies. It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. If you want detailed advice, the Council's Housing Advisory Service will be pleased to help or you can contact a solicitor who specialises in property law.

If you own a property and are thinking of renting it out, the information here should serve as a guide to the basic principles of tenancies. If you are already operating as a private landlord, the useful links will help you to gain information on particular aspects of property letting.