Renters' Rights

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.

Learn your rights as a tenant on broken appliance repairs in rented properties. Understand landlord responsibilities, escalation steps, and insurance options.

If you've got a rental inspection coming up, check out our tenants' guide on what to expect and what your landlord or letting agent is looking for.

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 in ensuring the property remains safe, comfortable, and well-maintained during cold weather. Understanding these responsibilities can help prevent disputes and keep the home in top condition throughout the season.

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!

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

The oven has just broken in our rented flat. Is it the landlord’s responsibility to repair the oven?