Security of Tenure - If you share facilities with your Landlord, you usually have very little security of tenure and can be evicted without a court order. If the landlord is not resident, you cannot generally be evicted without a court order. Premiums - A premium or 'key money' is a sum of money a landlord can ask for granting a tenancy. It can be charged in addition to a deposit or rent in advance and is not returnable at the end of the tenancy. The landlord is responsible for keeping the structure and exterior of the property, gas, electric, water, sanitation and heating in good repair.
Some landlords promise repairs, improvements and additional furniture before the start of a tenancy.
If this is not specified in the tenancy agreement, ask you landlord who will be responsible. If all residents in the property are full time students you will be exempt from paying council tax. If you share with non-students you may be liable to pay. Inventories - An inventory is a list of the house contents and their condition. If one is provided you should check it thoroughly and notify you landlord of any inaccuracies.