if you are travelling to an EU country or Switzerland, apply for a new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), if your GHIC (or EHIC) has expired. An EHIC or GHIC may not cover all health costs and never covers repatriation costs. It is not a substitute for travel insurance third party fees – any charge for actions done by someone other than the landlord or tenant but that the landlord must pay for read support for British nationals abroad for guidance on staying safe abroad, and the help the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) can provide The guide does not cover lodgers (people who live with their landlord) or people with licences (such as many property guardians – see this specific guidance on property guardians) – nor tenants where the property is not their main or only home. 1. Before you start Key questions:

Will you need a rent guarantee? Some landlords might ask someone to guarantee your rent. If you don’t have a guarantor, you can ask Shelter for advice. ensure that your passport meets the entry requirements for the country you are visiting (for example, it may need to be valid for a set period after your trip ends) Seek your permission to access your home and give at least 24 hours’ notice of proposed visits for things like repairs. Those visits should take place at reasonable times – neither the landlord nor the letting agent is entitled to enter your home without your express permission. You may be able to take your landlord to court yourself if you think the property is not fit for habitation, under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018. The court can make the landlord carry out repairs and pay you compensation. You may also be able to take your landlord to court if they do not carry out some repairs. For more information, please see Shelter’s advice on section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

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If not, you will be on a ‘rolling periodic tenancy’. This means you carry on as before but with no fixed term. Your tenancy agreement should say how much notice you must give the landlord if you want to leave the property – one month’s notice is typical. Shelter publishes advice on how you can end your tenancy. Your landlord might want to increase your rent Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Landlords must make sure there is at least one smoke alarm on every floor used as living accommodation, and carbon monoxide alarms in all rooms that have a fixed combustion appliance and are used as living accommodation.

If your landlord lives outside the UK, you may be responsible for paying tax on the rent to HM Revenue and Customs. For advice, call their non-resident landlord scheme helpline on 0300 322 9433. Through a letting agent However, if you seek advice and support as early as possible, it is more likely that you will be able to resolve any issues and remain in your home. Whether it's daily, weekly, or monthly, you can tailor the repetition, such as “every 2 weeks from Monday to Thursday”, or “project meeting every 2 months on the first Monday” Carry out most repairs. If something is not working, report it to your landlord or agent as soon as you can. If you live with your partner and you separate, you may have the right to carry on living in your home.

If the landlord is not the property owner and they claim to be a tenant, a family member or a friend, be very cautious as it could be an unlawful sub-letting. Permitted fees

It is a legal requirement for landlords to give you proper notice if they want you to leave. Normally, the landlord must allow any fixed period of the tenancy to expire and they must give you the correct period of notice, which varies depending on the type of tenancy and the reason they want you to leave. Citizens Advice – free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. Look for landlords who belong to an accreditation scheme. Accreditation schemes provide training and support to landlords in fulfilling their legal and ethical responsibilities. Your local council can advise you about accreditation schemes operating in your area.

Consider requests for reasonable adjustments from tenants who have a disability or long-term condition. Reasonable adjustments could include changes to the terms of your tenancy or allowing adaptations or adjustments to your home or common parts of the building. Landlords (or agents) must respond to your request in a reasonable timeframe. If they refuse a request they must explain why. Foundations can offer advice on getting home adaptations. Do you have your documents ready? Landlords and agents will want to confirm your identity, immigration status, credit history and possibly employment status. Houses in multiple occupation are usually properties where 3 or more unrelated people share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom.