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Housing law in the UK comprises a broad set of statutes, regulations and case law that regulates the housing market,…
A licence to occupy can provide a property owner with a quick, easy and flexible way of letting out commercial…
If you own an empty property, you may be wondering if you have to pay council tax on it. For…
What happens if you are a tenant living in a privately rented property that has a fixed term tenancy and…
If you own a residential property on a leasehold basis, there are many reasons why you may be considering extending…
Buying a leasehold flat can often be more complex than buying a freehold property. The addition of a third party,…
Owning a long residential lease can be a valuable asset although, as the lease term decreases over time, so too…
What is squatting? Squatting is where someone has entered a property without first obtaining permission from the owner, and then…
If you are being evicted for rent arrears, you are not without protection or rights. The landlord must fulfil their…
The following guide looks at frequently asked questions by Housing Association tenants in relation to assured tenancy agreements. Do I…
Before signing a short term tenancy agreement it is important to know exactly what you are signing, not only in…
Should you fall behind with paying your rent, you run the risk of being evicted by your landlord and losing…
Housing grants are available from charities, energy suppliers, government organisations, and private sector bodies, to improve your home or assist…
In response to the question “What is an assured tenancy?” the following guide provides an overview of this type of…
A rent agreement, also known as a tenancy agreement, is the contract between a landlord and tenant. The rent agreement…
The Housing Act 1996 lays out the legal requirements for the provision of rented properties, including: social rented properties houses…
A letting agreement, also known as a tenancy agreement, is the contract between you as tenant and your landlord, which…
Private tenants wanting to end their tenancy early should look at whether there is a break clause within their tenancy…
A tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract which places certain obligations on both you as the tenant and the…