Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy
Broken appliances — who pays?
If an appliance breaks in a UK rental, who pays usually depends on whether it was supplied with the tenancy and what caused the fault. Use the inventory, evidence, and written approval to avoid unfair costs.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord threatening eviction
Landlord eviction threats are common in UK renting disputes, but a threat is not the same as a lawful eviction. Use these steps to protect your position and gather evidence fast.
Housing & Tenancy
Letting agent refusing to help
When a letting agent refuses to help with repairs, progress usually comes from clear written reporting, firm deadlines, and using the agency’s complaint route with solid evidence.
Housing & Tenancy
Council inspection for rental property
A council inspection can feel daunting, but it usually follows a clear pattern: evidence, hazard checks, and a repair plan. This explains what to expect and how to prepare without making things harder.
Housing & Tenancy
Repairs delayed for months — escalation path
If repairs have been delayed for months, a written timeline, clear deadlines, and the right escalation route can usually restart progress. This covers practical steps and what evidence helps in UK rentals.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord wants access too often
Frequent landlord access requests can disrupt daily life and cross legal boundaries. Use clear time windows, written notice, and evidence to regain control without blocking genuine repairs.
Housing & Tenancy
Section 8 notice explained
A Section 8 notice is not an eviction, but it can lead to court action if it’s ignored. Check the grounds, verify arrears, and respond in writing with evidence and a realistic plan.
Housing & Tenancy
Section 21 notice — is it valid?
A Section 21 notice is often invalid because of missing documents, deposit errors, licensing issues, or service problems. Use this checklist to verify it and plan the next step.
Housing & Tenancy
Inventory dispute at end of tenancy
Inventory disputes at the end of a tenancy often come down to evidence: what the check-in report shows, what the checkout proves, and whether costs are justified. This explains practical steps to challenge unfair deposit deductions in the UK.
Housing & Tenancy
End of tenancy cleaning dispute
A practical way to challenge end of tenancy cleaning deductions using the evidence UK deposit schemes usually rely on. Includes common causes, fixes, and when to escalate.
