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Radio 4,22 Oct 2014,30 mins

Renting and Letting

Money Box Live

Available for over a year

Happy with the home you rent or let out? What rights do landlords and tenants have? Call 03700 100 444 from 1pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday or e-mail [email protected]. The cost of renting a home continues to rise so what should you expect for your money and what standard should a property be in? How is your deposit protected and how do you get it back when you leave? What are the rules about tenancy agreements? If you're a landlord, are you aware of your obligations to tenants and what are the rules about gas, electricity and furniture? Or perhaps you have a query about renting or letting through an agency? Who can advise or help resolve disputes? To answer your questions, presenter Ruth Alexander will be joined by: Sian Evans, Head of Property Litigation, Weightmans. Christopher Hamer, The Property Ombudsman. Chris Town, Vice Chair. Residential Landlords Association. Call 03700 100 444 between 1pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday or e-mail [email protected] now. Standard geographic charges apply. Calls from mobiles may be higher. Presenter: Ruth Alexander Producer: Diane Richardson.

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