Housing Rights
Eviction protection, tenancy deposits, repairs, discrimination, quiet enjoyment, housing benefit, homelessness assistance, and leasehold rights under UK law.
Eviction Protection
In England and Wales, your landlord cannot evict you without a court order. Changing the locks, removing your belongings, or threatening you to leave is illegal eviction.The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (...
Tenancy Deposit Protection
If you pay a deposit for a private rental in England or Wales, your landlord must protect it in one of three government-approved schemes within 30 days:Deposit Protection Service (DPS) — custodial (fr...
Right to Repairs
Your landlord is legally responsible for keeping the structure and exterior of your home in good repair, including:Roof, walls, windows, and external doorsDrains, gutters, and external pipesWater, gas...
Housing Discrimination
It is unlawful for a landlord, letting agent, or property manager to discriminate against you based on a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. This includes:Refusing to rent to you bec...
Right to Quiet Enjoyment
As a tenant, you have the right to live in your home peacefully without interference from your landlord. This is called the covenant of quiet enjoyment.Your landlord must not:Enter your home without y...
Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
If you're on a low income or receiving benefits, you may get help with your rent through:Universal Credit housing element — for most new claims. The amount depends on your circumstances and the Local...
Homelessness Rights
If you're homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, your local council has legal duties to help you. Since the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, councils must:Assess your situation and create a persona...
Leasehold Rights
If you own a leasehold flat or house, you own the property for the length of the lease but not the land it sits on — that belongs to the freeholder. Major reforms are transforming leasehold rights in...