Housing & Tenancy
Housing & Tenancy
Rent increase — is it legal in the UK?
A rent increase is not always enforceable just because it was demanded. Check the tenancy type, the notice route, and gather comparables before agreeing or paying more.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord entered property without notice
Unannounced landlord entry is common in UK rentals and can often be stopped with clear written boundaries and a simple evidence trail. This covers practical steps, escalation options, and what to record.
Housing & Tenancy
No heating in rental — emergency steps
No heating in a rental is usually fixable with a few safe checks, but repeated lockouts and low pressure often need a Gas Safe engineer. Use clear evidence and escalation steps to get repairs moving.
Housing & Tenancy
Boiler broken and landlord not responding
A broken boiler with no landlord response can leave a UK rental without heating or hot water. Use safe checks, document evidence, and escalate in a structured way.
Housing & Tenancy
Mould and damp in rented property — tenant rights
Mould and damp in a rented home is common in UK winters and often returns after cleaning. Use evidence-led reporting to separate condensation habits from repairs the landlord must address.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord ignoring emails and calls
If a landlord ignores emails and calls, the repair can drift for weeks and the evidence gets messy. Use a clear written timeline, practical checks, and escalation routes that usually work in UK rentals.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord ignoring repairs — escalation steps in the UK
If your landlord is ignoring repairs, stop sending endless polite chasers. In the UK, repairs move when you (1) document...
Housing & Tenancy
Tenancy deposit not returned after 10 days
If your tenancy deposit is not returned after 10 days, don’t keep “chasing politely” forever. In the UK, this is...
