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Tenant Rights Hub
Know your rights as a renter in England. Plain English guides covering repairs, deposits, evictions, and the new Renters' Rights Act 2025 — written for tenants, not lawyers.
New law 2025
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 — what changes and when
Section 21 abolished, rolling tenancies, new eviction grounds — everything changing in plain English.
Deposits
Deposit protection — what your landlord must do
Your deposit must be protected within 30 days. Learn your rights and how to dispute unfair deductions.
Repairs
Getting repairs done — your landlord's legal obligations
Landlords must keep your home safe and habitable. Find out what they're legally required to fix and when.
Eviction
Eviction rights — what's legal and how to respond
Notice periods, valid grounds for eviction, and what to do if you think an eviction is illegal.
Health & safety
Mould & damp — your landlord must act
Since December 2022, landlords must investigate and fix damp and mould within 14 days. Know your rights.
Rent increases
Rent increases — what's legal and how to challenge one
Landlords can't just raise rent whenever they want. Learn the rules and how to challenge unfair increases.
Quick answers to common questions
The most common questions tenants ask — answered simply.
How long does my landlord have to return my deposit?
Within 10 days of agreeing the final amount. If they don't, you can claim up to 3x the deposit value through the deposit protection scheme.
Full deposit guide →My landlord won't fix the heating — what can I do?
Put the request in writing (email or text) so there's a record. If they still don't act, you can contact your local council's environmental health team.
Full repairs guide →Can my landlord evict me without reason?
Section 21 "no-fault" evictions are being abolished under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Until the commencement date in 2026, they're still technically legal but must follow strict rules.
Full eviction guide →There's mould in my flat — is my landlord responsible?
In most cases, yes. Since December 2022, landlords must investigate and fix damp and mould within 14 days of being told about it.
Full mould guide →My landlord wants to raise my rent — do I have to pay?
Not necessarily. Rent increases must follow specific rules depending on your tenancy type. You have the right to challenge increases through a First-tier Tribunal.
Full rent increase guide →How do I document issues with my landlord?
Always put requests in writing (email creates a dated paper trail). Take photos with timestamps, and log every issue on Rented & Rated to create a public record.
Log an issue →Had issues with your landlord?
Log your maintenance issues to create a timestamped record — and review your landlord to help other tenants.