If you’re a private landlord, you’ll need to get your head around tenancy agreements and the options available to you. This can feel like a daunting process because you’ll create a l…
What Should Tenants Do if They Can’t Afford the Rent?
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to have a UK-wide impact, some tenants can’t afford the rent and may struggle to meet their monthly utility payments. If you’re a tenant and finding it har…
Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme Claims: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
Today, more people are renting houses than actually thinking of buying one. This has created a good market for property owners to make handsome passive income. According to research data, it is expect…
Understanding the Legal Status of Property Guardians
If someone was to tell you that they were living in an empty building not designed for residential use, you’d be forgiven for looking at them askance. Are they confessing to squatting in a property il…
£4 Billion Held in Tenancy Deposits But Caps Have Cut Costs for the Average Tenant
Research by deposit protection provider, mydeposits, has revealed that while the number and total value of protected tenant deposits has climbed steadily over the last decade across England and Wales,…
Can you run a business from a rented house or flat?
What rights does a landlord have when a tenant wants to run a business from a rented property? And what can go wrong?…
Landlord Right Of Entry – Rules on Landlords Entering a Property
Attitudes to renting have changed. Almost 20% of the UK population now live in privately rented accommodation – a rise of 10% in just 20 years. With so many people unable to afford to invest in owning…