Landlord and Tenant LAW GUIDES

What Are the Advantages of Renting a Property?

Opinions on whether to rent or purchase a property remain split, but the decision is ultimately a personal one, depending on your circumstances and requirements. There are plenty of advantages to renting, especially in the current financial climate....

How Do I Go About Evicting Tenants?

Landlords do have the right to evict tenants from their property, but there are a great many rules and regulations that govern the process. You cannot simply come a-knocking and throw the tenants out by the scruff of their necks. Unfortunately for you,...

My Tenant Damaged My Property – What Should I Do?

Every landlord dreams of reliable and contentious tenants, but it only takes one careless occupant to cause damage to your investment. While a tenant pays rent for the right to remain on the property undisturbed, you remain the owner who is ultimately...

How to Make a Complaint Against Your Landlord

Renting a property comes with its advantages, one being primarily that you are not liable for any major repairs. However, in some cases, unfortunately, it will be necessary to make a complaint against your landlord if they are not taking up their maintenance...

Buying a Second Home - Everything You Need to Know

Many people fantasise about owning a second home, be it a cosy cottage in the country, a home away from home, or purely as an investment. If you are in the fortunate position to increase your property portfolio, there are not many disadvantages, and...

What Is the Best Way to Rent - Through a Letting Agent or Direct with a Landlord?

Many prospective tenants will face this dilemma at some point – should you rent through an agent, or directly through the landlord? There is no simple answer. Both options have their pros and cons, so it comes down to your own personal requirements....

Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Rental Property

Searching for that ideal home, especially one that meets the bare minimum criteria at the right price, can be an exhausting albeit exciting experience; an experience that we all have to face at some point. Finding that dream property can be especially...

What Documents Do I Need to Rent a Property?

The process of house-hunting is stressful in itself without the added element of paperwork. The task can be even more daunting for foreigners, as the paperwork required to rent a property in the UK is extensive. However, preparation is key to save time...

Can My Landlord Enter the Property Without My Permission?

While the landlord still owns the property, many wrongly assume they have automatic legal rights to access their property without prior arrangement. However, entering the property on a whim is illegal, and under the Protection from Eviction Act, your...

The Technical Jargon Every Tenant Needs to Know

Looking for the perfect place to rent can be exciting, and when you finally find that dream property, it is easy to get swept away and ignore all the foreign-sounding technical terms. You can get lost in the legal mumbo-jumbo, but it is important to...