Guides for UK tenants — understand your AST, know your rights, and spot illegal clauses before you sign.
Landlords in England must check every tenant's right to rent in the UK before a tenancy begins. This guide explains the rules, what documents are accepted, and what happens if checks go wrong.
Council tenants in England may have the right to buy their home at a significant discount. This guide explains eligibility, discount amounts, the application process, and the restrictions that apply after purchase.
Your landlord must protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme within 30 days. This guide explains the three schemes, your rights, and how to use them if your landlord fails to return your deposit.
If you live in a shared house or bedsit with multiple tenants, it may be an HMO. This guide explains what an HMO is, what standards your landlord must meet, and what you can do if they fall short.
Joint tenancies are common among friends, couples, and families. This guide explains how joint and several liability works, what happens when one person wants to leave, and how to protect yourself.
Want to leave your rented home before the tenancy ends? This guide explains your options — break clauses, early surrender, and what happens if you leave without agreement.
Landlords cannot deduct from your deposit for fair wear and tear. This guide explains the difference between wear and tear and damage, what deductions are lawful, and how to dispute unlawful deductions.
If your landlord is withholding your tenancy deposit unfairly, you have legal options. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting your money back under UK law.
Receiving an eviction notice is frightening — but your landlord must follow strict legal procedures. This guide explains the different types of eviction notice, your rights, and how to challenge an unlawful eviction.
Damp and mould in a rented property is not just unpleasant — it's a health hazard your landlord is legally required to address. Here's what UK law says and what you can do.
An Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is the most common type of rental agreement in England. Here's what it actually means, what your rights are, and what to watch for before you sign.
Not everything written in a tenancy agreement is legally enforceable. Here are 7 clauses that UK landlords cannot legally include — and what to do if yours has them.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up of tenant law in decades. Here's exactly what's changing, what's already in force, and what you need to know before signing a new tenancy.
Your landlord cannot enter your rented home whenever they like. This guide explains the legal notice requirements, when access is permitted, and what to do if your landlord enters without your consent.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes 'no-fault' Section 21 evictions in England. Here's what this means for tenants, when it takes effect, and what landlords can still do.
Your landlord wants to raise your rent. But is the increase legal? Here's exactly what UK law says about how, when, and by how much landlords can increase rent — and how to challenge an unfair rise.
UK landlords have strict legal duties to keep your home in repair. This guide explains what they must fix, the timeframes involved, and what you can do if they refuse — including rent withholding, housing disrepair claims, and reporting to the council.