private renting
Housing & Tenancy
Rent increase proposed after reporting problems
A rent increase proposed right after reporting repairs can often be challenged if it is informal or not served correctly. Keep paying the current rent, keep repairs moving, and use the official notice route if needed.
Housing & Tenancy
Environmental Health refuses to inspect property
If the council refuses to inspect a rented property, a written request with clear hazard evidence and a logged case reference usually shifts the decision. This explains how to use the council’s official process and when to escalate.
Housing & Tenancy
Landlord delays repairs citing contractor issues
If a landlord keeps delaying repairs because a contractor “can’t attend”, a written deadline and the council’s official reporting route usually move things forward. This explains what to collect and how to escalate calmly in the UK.
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.
