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Tenants' rights

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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.
17 November 2020
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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.
1 June 2019
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Renters in England would no longer face evictions at short notice without good reason under new plans outlined by the Government.
15 April 2019
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Landlords and letting agents in England are set to be banned from charging tenants letting fees from 1 June. 
17 January 2019

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