Renting guides
Plain English guides to UK property law — for tenants, landlords, and anyone navigating the rental market. Updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
NewHow to check a letting agent UK — before you hand over your property→New lawTenant screening after Section 21 — what landlords need to know in 2026→New lawHow to check a tenant UK — beyond the standard reference check→EssentialHow to check your landlord before renting — UK 2026 guide→New lawWhat the Renters' Rights Act 2025 means for you→New lawPets in rented property — your rights under the new law→UrgentWhat to do if your landlord hasn't protected your deposit→UrgentSection 21 eviction notice — what it means and your rights→PopularCan my landlord increase my rent? Your rights explained→PopularMy landlord won't do repairs — what are my options?→PopularEnd of tenancy deposit deductions — what's fair and what's not→EssentialWhat to check in your tenancy agreement before signing→EssentialBreak clauses explained — what every UK renter should know→EssentialYour rights as a tenant in England — 2026 guide→GuideUnfair terms in tenancy agreements — what's enforceable and what's not→GuideLandlord entering without permission — your right to quiet enjoyment→GuideHow to challenge an unfair rent increase→GuideWhat is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy? Plain English guide→EssentialHow much notice does a landlord have to give? 2026 guide→GuideHMO tenant rights — houses in multiple occupation explained→GuideJoint tenancy rights — what every joint tenant needs to know→GuideTenant rights in Scotland and Wales — how the law differs→