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Understand your responsibilities. Report disrepair or other housing issues. If you're being harassed or threatened with eviction.

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Guidance for landlords, licensing and energy standards. Let your property through us for guaranteed rent and incentives.

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Join our charter that lists landlords and managing agents who provide good practice to tenants. Tenants can report a member.

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Property licensing rules and how to apply. Report an unlicensed property. Claim rent back if you live in an unlicensed property.

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