Who is my landlord?
Introduction
Knowing who your landlord is matters. It affects who is responsible for repairs, who can legally ask you to leave, and who Camden Council can take action against if something goes wrong.
To find out who your landlord is
• Your tenancy agreement should name your landlord. From 1 May 2026, your landlord is legally required to give you a written statement of the terms of your tenancy — including their name and contact address.
• If you pay rent to a letting agent, the agent is not your landlord. They are acting on your landlord's behalf. Your actual landlord is still legally responsible for meeting their obligations to you.
• You can ask your agent or landlord for the landlord's full name and address. They are required to provide this.
• In future, a new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will list landlords and their properties. Landlords will be required to register. We will update this page when the Database launches.
If your landlord sells or changes
If the property is sold or the ownership changes, your tenancy continues. The new owner steps into the shoes of your old landlord and takes on all the same obligations. Your rights as a tenant are not affected by a change of ownership.
What if I can't find out who my landlord is?
Contact Camden's Private Sector Housing team. We have legal powers to obtain information and to investigate who is responsible for a property. We can also require landlords and agents to provide information to us.
