Is Your Eviction Notice Legal?
Receiving an eviction notice is one of the most stressful experiences a tenant can face. Whether it arrives out of the blue or follows a dispute with your landlord, your first question is probably the same: is this actually legal? The answer depends on several factors, from the type of notice you have received to […]
Can Landlords Refuse Pets?
If you are a pet owner or thinking about getting a pet while renting, you have probably asked yourself: can landlords refuse pets? For years, the answer was almost always yes, and blanket no-pets clauses in tenancy agreements shut millions of renters out of pet ownership entirely. That has now changed. The Renters’ Rights Act […]
What Are the New Tenancy Laws in the UK?
If you rent privately in England, 2026 has brought the most significant changes to tenancy law in a generation. The new tenancy laws in the UK, introduced through the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, came into force on 1 May 2026 and affect every private renter in England with an assured or assured shorthold tenancy. This […]
5 Changes with the Renter Reform Bill
The Renter Reform Bill was the name given to the Government’s proposed legislation to overhaul private renting in England. After a long and sometimes turbulent journey through Parliament, it was passed into law as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and came into force on 1 May 2026. The result is the most significant transformation of […]
Section 21 Eviction Abolished: What Every Renter Needs to Know
For millions of private renters in England, the abolition of Section 21 eviction is the most significant legal change in a generation. From 1 May 2026, no-fault evictions are gone. Landlords can no longer ask tenants to leave without providing a valid legal reason. This guide explains exactly what Section 21 eviction abolished means in […]
How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent? A Complete Guide for UK Renters
Receiving a letter from your landlord proposing a rent increase can be stressful. But how much can a landlord increase rent, and is there a limit? Since the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, the rules around rent increases have changed significantly in favour of tenants. This guide explains exactly […]
What Is a Rolling Contract for Renting?
If your fixed-term tenancy has come to an end, or you are looking for more flexible renting arrangements, you may have heard the term rolling contract. But what exactly is a rolling contract, how does it work, and what does it mean for your rights as a tenant? This guide explains everything you need to […]
What Is a Lease Agreement? A Complete Guide for UK Renters
If you are renting a property or thinking about renting one, you may have come across the term lease agreement and wondered what it actually means, how it differs from a tenancy agreement, and what you should look out for before you sign. This guide answers all of those questions, explains the types of lease […]
How to Rent Guide: Everything You Need to Know Under the New Renters’ Rights Act
Renting privately in England has changed significantly in 2026. Whether you are a first-time renter or you have been renting for years, this how to rent guide covers every stage of the renting journey from searching for a property to understanding your rights if things go wrong and has been updated to reflect the landmark […]
Understanding Your Tenancy Agreement: A Complete Guide for UK Renters
Signing a tenancy agreement is one of the most significant legal commitments most people make. Yet many renters sign without fully understanding what they are agreeing to. This guide explains everything you need to know about your tenancy agreement. What it is, what it must contain, what landlords can and cannot include, and how recent […]