Renters' Rights

Understand your rental rights as a disabled tenant in England, including reasonable adjustments to rented properties, protection from discrimination, and what landlords must legally allow.

Knowing when items should be replaced in a rented home helps ensure safety, comfort, and fairness. From appliances and carpets to smoke alarms and detectors, there are clear timelines landlords should follow. This guide explains what tenants can expect and what landlords are responsible for.

Documenting your rental property’s condition before moving in is crucial for protecting your deposit, avoiding disputes, and clearly establishing tenant rights under UK law. Taking clear photos, videos, and notes ensures a fair tenancy from the start.

Establishing and maintaining a positive landlord-tenant relationship is essential for a successful and harmonious rental experience. Check out our guide for landlords on how to keep a good relationship with their tenants.

Winter can be a challenging season for maintaining a home, particularly when it comes to rented properties. Both tenants and landlords have roles to play - understanding these responsibilities can help prevent disputes and keep the home in top condition throughout the season.

Discover how tenants and landlords can identify, prevent and address damp and mould in rented homes — everything from spotting early signs to legal repair responsibilities under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.

Landlords are legally required to ensure their rental properties meet basic standards. Read our 2024 guide that answers the question: "What legal obligations do landlords have for making repairs?"

The Power to Make it Right: 8 Essential Steps for UK Renters in Unfit Homes

We've all heard the stories: a leaky tap that turns into a flooded bathroom, a draughty window that lets the winter chill seep in, or a broken boiler that leaves you shivering in the middle of a cold snap. Let's dive into this topic so you can ensure your rented home remains a comfortable, secure, and habitable haven.

As a renter, it's crucial to know what maintenance and repair responsibilities fall under your landlord's jurisdiction and what tasks might fall onto your own shoulders. Pull up and chair and let's have a look!

Everything might not always seem as legit as it is. Scratch under the surface, see what you can find about your rental property or landlord.

What are the basic rights you have as a tenant to live in a safe home? Read our guide for tenants' rights in a rented home.

Your landlord's not repairing your home, not responding to calls or texts. Your rent's due. Should you stop paying rent until he sorts it out?