tenant rights uk
Council & HMRC
Housing benefit stopped suddenly
Housing Benefit can stop suddenly due to suspension, missing evidence, or a change logged on the claim. Use these checks and steps to restart payments and protect your rent account.
Bills & Payments
Utility bill sent to wrong name
If a utility bill arrives in the wrong name, it is usually a move-in record or meter/account mismatch. Use proof of occupancy and meter details to get the supplier to correct liability and stop wrong-name letters.
Housing & Tenancy
Withholding rent — when it’s allowed
Withholding rent is rarely the safest way to get repairs done in the UK. This explains when deductions can work, what evidence helps, and how to escalate without creating avoidable arrears.
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...
