Letting a room: finding the right type of legal agreement
A short guide to finding the most suitable type of letting agreement for a single room. More Info
Short-term letting agreements: finding the right document
Sometimes you want to let for a couple of months only. This article explains your choice of letting agreement. More Info
Damage to a rented property - who is responsible?
Find out who is responsible for damage to a rented property, and whether it is the landlord or the tenant who must repair it. More Info
Reasons to record your tenancy agreement in writing
7 reasons to record your tenancy agreement in writing - both practical and legal. More Info
Terms in a residential tenancy agreement
Find out what terms most residential tenancy agreements include. More Info
Checks and tasks before you let your property
A guide for prospective landlords as to what should be considered before letting a property, and the requirements by law. More Info
The housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) and how to minimise hazards in rental accommodation
Minimise health and safety hazards in let property and reduce the likelihood of enforcement action if your property is inspected by the local authority. More Info
Landlord responsibilities for proper condition and maintenance of accommodation
An outline of landlord's responsibilities for maintaining the condition of a property. It covers both the condition of the property and the furnishings. More Info
Tenancy deposit protection schemes
A short guide to tenancy deposit protection schemes for an AST: whether you need to use one, how to register, and what happens if you don't. More Info
Landlord's short guide to ending a residential tenancy
This guide to what you need to do at the end of a tenancy will help ensure a smooth handover of your property. It also covers how deal with rent arrears and how to claim money from a deposit for damage. More Info
Fair wear and tear: assessing damage to your rented property
A short guide to what a residential landlord can retain from a deposit on account of damage beyond fair wear and tear. More Info
Service occupancy or tenancy: the differences
Certain types of employment often provide accommodation as part of the employment. Such accommodation is sometimes referred to as tied accommodation or service occupancy. In law it is a residential licence. More Info
Residential tenancy or licence?
This article explains the difference between a tenancy and a licence to occupy. More Info
Residential lettings: considerations for landlords
A guide to the law behind residential tenancy agreements. A great starting place for any new landlord. More Info
Section 21 notices
How when and why to serve a section 21 notice under the Housing Act 1988. More Info
Different types of tenancy: which agreement should you use?
Explanation of the types of tenancy and which agreement is best for you. More Info
Section 8 notices under the Housing Act 1988
How when and why to serve a section 8 notice under the Housing Act 1988. More Info
Unfair terms in residential tenancy agreements
An article that explains what an unfair term is in a tenancy agreement and how to avoid creating unfair terms, and gives examples of terms that would be deemed unfair. More Info