Student
Tenancies
The Tenant
Fees Act.
How does it
affect me?
The Tenant Fees Act 2019
How does it affect me?
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019 for new tenancies. It applies to all tenancies from 1 June 2020.
Trading Standards South West are offering advice to students at Bristol, Exeter and Falmouth on what to do if their landlord or letting agent is asking for fees and up front payments.
pdf Student Tenancies: The Tenant Fees Act, how does it affect me? (3.88 MB)
What you can or cannot be charged
A list of permitted and prohibited payments and what to do if you have made the wrong type of payment.
Redress, deposit and CMP schemes
Different types of schemes your landlord or letting agent is required to belong to..
Landlord charges explained
Details of the types of charges you should expect to pay. Including rent, deposits, bills and tax.
Before you sign your tenancy
A list of reminders to help you make an informed decision before you rent.
