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A guide to renting in Manchester

  • Finding a home to rent in Manchester
    Look at our guide to online and offline information about places to rent in Manchester.
  • Housing for Students
    Looking for somewhere to live while you are studying in Manchester? It’s important to find somewhere affordable and in good repair to help prevent problems arising later on during your tenancy.
  • Checking out the property
    If possible, it is best not to sign a rental agreement before you have had time to consider whether the place is what you want.
  • Deposits
    A deposit is a sum of money you pay to your landlord at the start of your tenancy. You may have rights if your landlord refuses to return your deposit at the end of the tenancy. Note: If you started a new tenancy with a private landlord or agent on or after 6 April 2007 your landlord or agent must protect it using a government authorised tenancy deposit scheme.
  • Tenancies
    There are many different kinds of tenancies (ie your legal status as a tenant such as Introductory Tenant or Secure Tenant) and these dictate the rights you have as a tenant...
  • The tenancy agreement
    Your housing rights depend on the kind of tenancy you have and this should be stated in your tenancy agreement. However, not everyone will have a tenancy agreement...
  • Rent
    When you sign a tenancy agreement or agree verbally to rent a property, it is up to you to pay the rent you agreed. If you do not pay the rent you could lose your home.
  • Living in the property
    Both you and the landlord have certain responsibilities while you live in the property.
  • Leaving the property
    When you end your tenancy, there are certain procedures you need to take to make sure you do not end up owing rent or losing your deposit.
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