For more information on tenant protection, see: www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1152035 Only tenants and persons registered as residents can reside in the premises. The parties must agree to change the persons cited as residents or tenants. Children born or adopted while the tenant resides in the premises are automatically included in the rental agreement as tenants. There may also be laws that limit the number of tenants/residents on premises if this number is contrary to local health or safety standards for housing. Health and safety standards are generally expressed in 1 person per X square meter. The standard varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so if you are concerned, contact your local housing authority. The tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract that defines the obligation for the social landlord to carry out repairs in the tenant`s house. It is more difficult to prove what has been agreed if not written. This is because often there is no evidence of what has been agreed or that a particular problem that has not been covered by the agreement may have occurred. Perhaps you can also prove what was agreed in another way, for example with emails or text messages.
Common tenants must write to the landlord and confirm that both agree to the change in the tenancy agreement. If the landlord accepts the rent change, a new lease must be signed. If you violate the term of the lease, you are responsible for correcting it. If you are the tenant, this may mean that you are paying money to solve any problems caused by you or your guests. If you do not pay voluntarily to correct the offence, you may be prosecuted for damages caused by the offence or likely to be evicted by the owner. The landlord can deduct from the deposit if the lease ends and the tenant owes the landlord money for unpaid rent or damage to the premises. The owner cannot withdraw for appropriate use on the site (i.e. wear that results only from habitation on the premises). The owner can deduct for stains on carpets or countertops, large holes in the wall, and missing appliances and other things that are beyond reasonable wear. In Scotland, in most cases, your landlord must submit a written rental agreement. In particular, your landlord must submit a written rental agreement if you are a tenant of a public dwelling or if you are an insured or short-insured tenant of a private landlord.
In England and Wales, for information on the rights and obligations of tenants and social housing owners, consult our advice on renting by a social housing tenant. You will find information on the rights and obligations of private tenants and landlords in our advice on renting by a private landlord.