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Tenants – is your landlord going into your property without telling you first?
Landlords entering a tenant’s property without permission can be a real problem. What is the law? In law, landlords are supposed to give not less
Video discussion: Can landlords or letting agents take photos of tenants possessions?
This is the first of a new series we will be running of video discussions. In this discussion, Harriet and myself (Tessa Shepperson) discuss whether
Do tenants have the right to have an ’emotional support’ animal in their rented property?
Assistance animals v. emotional support animals It will generally be considered discriminatory for a landlord to refuse to allow a tenant to keep an ‘assistance
Are you a tenant Do you have a protected tenancy under the Rent Act 1977
If you are a tenant and you first moved into your property before 15 January 1989 – then you are in a fortunate position. You
Could my short-term/holiday-let be considered an AST?
In the era of AirBnB, and short-term lettings posted on spareroom.com, could your agreement be considered an Assured Shorthold Tenancy? Answer – Yes! It could be.
What problems do I face if I want to end my tenancy early?
It is not unknown for tenants to want to move out before the end of the fixed term of their tenancy agreement. If this is
Are you struggling with your energy bills? Here is some help:
Many of you will have seen the news this winter that the Energy Price Cap has risen by 54% and will be worried about the impact this
A housing barrister speaks on Rent Repayment Orders
Rent Repayment Orders are becoming increasingly popular as they become better known among tenants. They are claims brought in the First Tier Tribunal by tenants
Newbold solicitors join the Renters Guide telephone advice service panel
We are delighted to announce that Newbold Solicitors have now joined our telephone advice panel. About Newbold Solicitors Newbold are an award-winning firm specialising in
Do you have a problem about your tenancy? Would you like to speak to a solicitor?
Sometimes you will have a problem you want answering. Maybe it is about the condition of your property. Perhaps your landlord is doing something you
Answering YOUR questions on the Renter’s Guide
The Renters Guide is all about questions. You search for a question in the big box and then read the answer. But what if your
Is your landlord refusing to allow you to keep a pet?
The problem with pets Traditionally landlords have in most cases refused to allow tenants to keep pets. However, more and more tenants want to keep
