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Unlicensed HMO Leads to Rent Repayment Order in London Docklands

29 August 2025

Tenant at 80 Midship Point wins £5,334 back in rent after landlords failed to license their HMO. A reminder that tenants can fight for their rights. Read more »

Marks Out Of Tenancy Featured on BBC One London

5 August 2025

Marks Out Of Tenancy appeared on BBC One London’s “Rooms Under the Radar,” helping expose the scale of unlicensed HMOs in London using OccupID data to identify overcrowded and unsafe rental properties hidden from local authorities. Read more »

Renting Experiences Revealed: Key Insights into the UK Rental Market

30 July 2025

This in-depth review of the UK rental market in 2025 uncovers key trends shaping tenant experiences, including satisfaction drivers, repair issues, regional disparities, deposit protection, and how landlords and letting agents compare - offering valuable insights for renters, landlords and letting agents, and policymakers. Read more »

Renting Experiences Revealed: Unlocking the Secrets of Tenant Satisfaction

28 July 2025

We analysed 2,299 UK rental reviews from 2017 to 2025, revealing that unresolved repairs and poor maintenance are the biggest drivers of tenant dissatisfaction, often outweighing other factors like communication or cleanliness. Read more »

Renting Experiences Revealed: A Deep Dive into Regional Variations

24 July 2025

Ever wondered how renting experiences differ across the UK? Dive into our latest data taken from 2,299 review between 2017 and 2025, to uncover where tenants thrive - and where frustrations run high. Read more »

Renting Experiences Revealed: Why Repairs and Maintenance Define Tenant Satisfaction

22 July 2025

From 2,299 reviews spanning 2017 to 2025, Marks Out Of Tenancy reveals how the UK rental experience has evolved - highlighting repairs and maintenance as a consistent pain point. Poor upkeep continues to drive down tenant satisfaction, making responsive repairs more critical than ever. Read more »

2025 Renters Pulse Q2 Survey Results

21 July 2025

The Q2 2025 Renters Pulse report highlights deepening challenges for UK tenants, including ongoing issues with repairs and landlord responsiveness, rising rent costs, growing anxiety around tenure security, and worsening mental health. Read more »

Renting Experiences Revealed: Who Delivers Better – Landlords or Letting Agents?

18 July 2025

Drawing on thousands of tenant reviews, between 2017 and 2025, find out what our data reveals about self-managed landlords and letting agents, and how they compare in communication, reliability, and overall tenant experience. Read more »

Renting Experiences Revealed: Deposit Protection Trends in the UK Rental Market

14 July 2025

Explore key trends in deposit protection between 2019 and 2024, using real tenant data. Learn what tenants and landlords need to know about schemes, disputes, and legal updates in the UK rental market. Read more »

Proud to Partner with Alchemy on the Making Student Advisers Programme

7 July 2025

Marks Out Of Tenancy partners with Alchemy on the Making Student Advisers programme to deliver expert housing training, CPD, and Renters Reform Bill insights—supporting student advisers with the tools and confidence to navigate complex housing challenges. Read more »