Plain English guides to your rights as a tenant in England, based on official GOV.UK guidance.
4 May 2026 · 5 min read
A plain English guide to the six biggest changes that came into force on 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Read more12 May 2026 · 5 min read
Section 21 no fault evictions ended on 1 May 2026. Here is what to do if your landlord still tries to remove you.
Read more20 May 2026 · 5 min read
How to challenge a rent increase in England in 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. Step by step guide to the Section 13 notice and free tribunal process.
Read more26 May 2026 · 5 min read
A plain English guide to section 8 notices, how they differ from the old section 21, the main grounds, notice periods, and what tenants can do.
Read more28 May 2026 · 5 min read
What counts as illegal eviction, what the law says, how to report it to the council, how to get an emergency injunction, and what compensation may apply.
Read more31 May 2026 · 5 min read
Six things landlords in England can no longer do since 1 May 2026 under the Renters Rights Act 2025. Plain English guide based on official GOV.UK guidance.
Read more29 May 2026 · 5 min read
A plain English guide to Awaabs Law under the Renters Rights Act 2025, the timescales for fixing damp and mould, and what tenants can do if a landlord fails to act.
Read more1 June 2026 · 5 min read
A step by step guide for tenants whose landlord has broken the rules under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Read more8 June 2026 · 7 min read
A plain-English guide to all 18 grounds for possession under the Renters Rights Act 2025. What your landlord can and cannot do after Section 21 was abolished in May 2026.
Read more12 June 2026 · 7 min read
If your landlord says they want to sell, you don't have to leave immediately. Here's exactly what has to happen first and what your rights are under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Read more17 June 2026 · 7 min read
If your landlord says they or a family member want to move back in, you don't have to leave immediately. Here's exactly what has to happen first and what your rights are under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Read more7 July 2026 · 6 min read
If your landlord is pressuring, threatening or harassing you to leave your home, this may be a criminal offence. Here's exactly what counts as illegal eviction and what to do about it under the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Read more7 July 2026 · 7 min read
From receiving a Section 8 notice to a court order — here's a realistic timeline of exactly how long each stage takes for tenants in England in 2026.
Read more7 July 2026 · 6 min read
Landlords are now legally required to give every tenant the Renters Rights Act Information Sheet 2026. Here's what it contains, what it means for you, and what to do if your landlord hasn't given it to you.
Read more7 July 2026 · 6 min read
Since 1 May 2026, all fixed-term tenancies in England have been converted to periodic tenancies under the Renters Rights Act 2025. Here's exactly what that means for your rights as a tenant.
Read more7 July 2026 · 6 min read
A new government database now requires all landlords in England to register. Here's what it is, how to check if your landlord is registered, and what it means for your rights as a tenant.
Read more7 July 2026 · 6 min read
Landlords in England cannot legally ask for more than one month's rent upfront since the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Here's exactly what the rules are, what counts as an illegal payment, and what to do if you've been asked to pay more.
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