The
Shelter website contains a range of information to tenants about renting privately, including information about how to go about finding a home to rent, the role of letting agents, and advice for tenants about their rights in a range of circumstances. For tenants in Scotland there is specific information on the Shelter website on your
renting rights.
The London Housing Foundation and Off the Streets and into Work have worked together to produce
Your Passport to Renting a Private Home. It is a short guide aimed at anyone who is making the transition away from homelessness or hostel accommodation into renting a flat in the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
The Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services (LACoRS) has produced a suite of information
leaflets for landlords and tenants including guidance on different tenancy types, protection against illegal eviction and harassment, and a general preparatory leaflet for renters.