Private tenants

Are you having problems with your property or landlord?

We deal with the repair, maintenance and safety of privately rented property. We can take action against landlords and agents to get repairs completed.

The Private Rented tenant handbook

The Private Rented tenant handbook is a useful guide for all tenants living in privately rented homes in Leeds. Find out about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and what to do if you have any issues.

Reclaim rent from your landlord

The Government has made it easier for tenants to reclaim rent where the landlord has:

• failed to repair the property
• failed to licence the property as a HMO
• harassed or illegally evicted you

It is not necessary for the landlord to have been convicted of such an offence in order for you to apply for a rent repayment order (RRO). Guidance and forms can be found on the Government website:

Please contact us if you need help.

What we don't deal with

• non-return of tenancy deposits
• private tenants who want to be re-housed
• housing benefits queries

Additional information

• Unipol
• Leeds University Union help and advice
• Leeds Rental Standard information
• Leeds Beckett University housing advice
• Find out if your area is gas safe