Practical guides for private renters across Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Islington, Newham, Haringey, Waltham Forest, Southwark, Lambeth, Brent and Lewisham. We explain your rights, the law, and what you can claim — in plain English.
If your landlord failed to protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme, you could be owed 1–3 times the deposit amount. Here's how to check and what to claim.
Read moreA step-by-step guide to checking whether your landlord protected your deposit with DPS, mydeposits or the TDS — and what it means if you can't find it.
Read moreCourts can award between one and three times your deposit in compensation. Here's what actually determines where your claim falls in that range.
Read moreThe Renters' Rights Act adds six new offences that qualify for a Rent Repayment Order — including misusing a possession ground and PRS Database breaches. Here is what's new and what it means for you.
Read moreFrom 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act abolishes Section 21, converts all tenancies to rolling monthly agreements, and gives tenants stronger protections than ever before. Here is what you need to know.
Read moreMost tenants know landlords must protect their deposit — but far fewer know about the separate legal requirement to serve Prescribed Information. Missing this gives you an additional claim even if the deposit was protected on time.
Read moreIslington operates borough-wide additional HMO licensing — meaning virtually every shared property of three or more people needs a licence. If your landlord does not hold one, you can apply to recover up to 12 months of rent.
Read moreOne of the most common questions we hear from tenants. The short answer is yes — you have six years from the date of the breach to bring a deposit compensation claim. Here is everything you need to know.
Read moreNewham operates one of England's most extensive selective licensing schemes — covering virtually every privately rented property in the borough. Here is what that means for tenants and why so many have valid claims they do not know about.
Read moreA Section 21 notice does not always mean your landlord can evict you. If your landlord failed to protect your deposit, did not serve Prescribed Information, or breached licensing requirements, the notice may be invalid.
Read moreA Rent Repayment Order allows tenants to recover up to 12 months of rent where a landlord has committed a housing offence — most commonly renting without the correct licence. This guide explains the full process.
Read moreRenting a room or flat in a shared house? If your landlord didn't hold the required HMO licence, you could recover up to 12 months of rent. Here's how to check and claim.
Read moreSelective licensing applies to every private rental in a designated area, not just shared houses. If your landlord didn't hold one, you may have a valid claim.
Read moreAdditional licensing schemes lower the HMO threshold in many boroughs — sometimes to just three occupants. Here's what that means for your claim.
Read moreFrom application to decision — a step-by-step walkthrough of what actually happens when an RRO claim goes to the First-tier Tribunal.
Read moreTribunal fees, legal costs, and how no-win-no-fee arrangements work — a clear breakdown of what pursuing a Rent Repayment Order actually costs.
Read moreA practical checklist of what evidence proves your landlord committed a qualifying offence, and where to find it.
Read moreCan housemates make a joint RRO claim, and does it matter if your landlord is a limited company? Here's how both situations work.
Read moreHow the 12-month application window is calculated for continuing licensing offences — and why tenants who've stayed years can still claim.
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