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Advice for private tenants

Information for people who live in privately rented accommodation.
Housing complaints emails

Due to an IT issue, our housing complaints email address isn't working. We're expecting to have it back up and running by the end of the week.

If you need to raise a housing complaint in the meantime, please use our housing complaints form.

Your landlord's responsibilities

Find out what your landlord is responsible for.

Problems with your landlord

Find out what to do if you have problems with your landlord

Renting in Lewisham

Understand our licensing schemes for landlords, your rights, and where to go if you need help.

Your deposit

This page explains how tenants can verify their deposit protection, what to do if required information isn't provided and the steps to recover their deposit.

Repairs for older and disabled people

We help older and/or disabled residents to live independently for longer.

Keeping your home warm

We can provide a support package to help vulnerable residents stay warm and healthy during the colder months.
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