Living in private accommodation
 | Make sure your property complies with safety standards By law, all landlords must comply with gas and furniture safety regulations. But both Derby City Council and High Peak Borough Council also run ... |
 | Student houses can be vulnerable to burglary. So check that your house is secure before you move in When you're house hunting, check that there ... |
 | Remember to get a TV licence. If you're living in a shared house, you only need one TV licence for the whole house. However, if you're living in a ... |
 | Your rent won't usually cover your gas, electricity and other utility bills. Your tenancy agreement will tell you the bills that you're liable for ... |
 | You may not have to pay council tax. If the people living in your property are all full time students, you won't have to pay council tax. But if ... |
 | Make sure you're a good neighbour. You'll have lots of independence and freedom while you're living in private accommodation. But it's important ... |
 | The laws and regulations covering rented houses are complicated. So it's best to get legal advice for the more complex issues that sometimes arise. ... |
