Tenants' rights

Tenants in London can now use a new tool to check whether their landlords need to license their homes – and some could be owed £1,000s in rent refunds if their landlord doesn't have the right documentation.

Landlords and letting agents in England can't charge tenants letting fees on new contracts signed on or after Saturday 1 June. If you're a renter, here are your new rights and what you still need to pay – plus what to do if you're charged an illegal fee.

Renters in England would no longer face evictions at short notice without good reason under new plans outlined by the Government.

Landlords and letting agents in England are set to be banned from charging tenants letting fees from 1 June.