Housing Law Guides
Plain-English guides to UK housing law — tenant rights, eviction notices, deposits, disrepair, and more. Updated for the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
Topics covered
- •Section 8 eviction notices
- •Tenancy deposit protection
- •Repairs and disrepair claims
- •Licence to occupy vs assured tenancy
All Housing Law Guides
Eviction Rights: Before and After 1 May 2026
Section 21 "no-fault" eviction is abolished from 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Section 8 Eviction: Grounds, New Rules, and How to Respond
From 1 May 2026, Section 8 is the only route for landlords to evict tenants — Section 21 is abolished.
Tenant Deposit Rights: Protection, Deductions & Claims
Your landlord must protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme (DPS, TDS, or mydeposits) within 30 days of receiving it.
Housing Disrepair Claims: Getting Your Landlord to Fix Problems
Your landlord is legally responsible for the structure and exterior of the property, heating, hot water, gas, electricity, and sanitation (Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, s.11).
Rent Increases After the Renters' Rights Act 2025
From 1 May 2026, all contractual rent review clauses are void. Rent can only be increased via the statutory Section 13 process.
Housing Law by City
Local guides with court information and Citizens Advice contacts.