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Compensation for Disrepair: How Much Can You Claim

How much compensation for disrepair UK tenant? Claims range from £2,500 to £20,000+. See amounts by violation type and how to claim in 2026.

May 21, 20266 min read

EPC Rating Obligations: What Landlords Owe Tenants

EPC rating obligations landlord UK tenant rights explained. What the current law requires, what changes by 2030, and what you can do if your landlord fails.

May 20, 20268 min read

Right to Rent Checks: When Discrimination Is Illegal

Right to rent checks discrimination UK tenant guide: what landlords can't do, what the law says, and how to claim if you've been refused unlawfully.

May 20, 20267 min read

Unfair Tenancy Agreement Clauses: What's Unenforceable

Which unfair tenancy agreement clauses UK unenforceable? Learn what the Consumer Rights Act 2015 voids, with examples and how to challenge them.

May 20, 20268 min read

Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018: How Tenants Can Claim

The Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018 lets UK tenants sue landlords directly for disrepair. Learn what counts as unfit, what compensation you can claim.

May 20, 20267 min read

Rent Repayment Order Evidence UK: What to Include

What evidence do you need for a rent repayment order in the UK? Here's exactly what to include to give your tribunal claim the best chance.

May 19, 20268 min read

Housing Disrepair Protocol UK Tenant Guide

The housing disrepair protocol UK tenant process explained step by step. Letters, timelines, expert reports, and what happens if your landlord ignores you.

May 19, 20267 min read

How to Complain About Your Landlord UK: Full Guide

How to complain about your landlord UK: councils, ombudsmen, tribunals and legal claims. Know your rights under the Renters' Rights Act 2026.

May 18, 202610 min read

Private Renter Rights Checklist UK: What You're Owed

A practical private renter rights checklist UK renters can use in 2026. Know what your landlord owes you and what you can claim if they fall short.

May 18, 20267 min read

Landlord Retaliation Eviction UK Tenant Rights

Landlord retaliation eviction in the UK explained. What it is, how to prove it, and how the Renters Rights Act 2025 protects you from revenge eviction.

May 17, 20268 min read

How Long Does a Rent Repayment Order Take UK

How long does a rent repayment order take UK? Most cases take 3-6 months. Here's the full timeline, stage by stage, and how to avoid delays.

May 17, 20267 min read

Letter Before Action to Landlord: UK Tenant Guide

How to write a letter before action to your landlord in the UK. Recover deposits, claim compensation, and resolve disputes before going to court.

May 16, 20268 min read

Landlord Didn't Protect Deposit in 30 Days: Claim Now

If your landlord didn't protect your deposit within 30 days UK law entitles you to claim up to 3x the deposit amount. Here's exactly how.

May 16, 20267 min read

Landlord Not Registered With Ombudsman: Tenant Rights

Your landlord not registered with ombudsman UK? Learn what tenant rights apply, what fines landlords face, and how to claim compensation under the Renters'...

May 16, 20268 min read

Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate Obligations UK

What landlords must do under UK electrical safety law, what tenants can claim when they don't, and how to check if your landlord is compliant in 2026.

May 16, 20268 min read

Renters Rights Act 2025: Deposit Rule Changes

The Renters Rights Act 2025 changes tenancy deposit rules for UK renters. Learn the new limits, 30-day protection rules, and how to claim compensation.

May 15, 20267 min read

Landlord Not Fixing Your Boiler? UK Tenant Rights

Your landlord must fix a broken boiler within 24-48 hours. Know your legal rights, how to escalate, and what compensation you can claim in the UK.

May 15, 20266 min read

Unlicensed HMO Rent Repayment Order UK Guide

Live in an unlicensed HMO? You may be owed up to 12 months' rent back. Here's how to apply for a rent repayment order in the UK.

May 15, 20267 min read

Section 8 Eviction Defence UK Tenant Guide

Facing a Section 8 eviction in England? Learn how to challenge the notice, spot procedural errors, and defend yourself in court as a UK tenant.

May 14, 20268 min read

Rent Increase Tribunal Appeal: UK Tenant Guide

How UK tenants can appeal a rent increase at the First-tier Tribunal in 2026. Section 13 notices, fees, evidence, and what the tribunal decides.

May 14, 20268 min read

Gas Safety Certificate Breach: Tenant Compensation UK

Your landlord failed to provide a gas safety certificate. Here's what UK law says, what you can claim, and how to do it in 2026.

May 14, 20267 min read

Rent Repayment Order Grounds UK: Who Qualifies

Which landlord offences qualify for a rent repayment order in the UK? Learn the exact grounds, who can apply, and what the tribunal needs to see.

May 13, 20268 min read

Landlord Refused Pet Request: Your Rights in 2026

Your landlord refused a pet request under the Renters Rights Act 2026? Here's what the law says, what counts as a valid refusal, and how to challenge it.

May 13, 20267 min read

How to Win a Rent Repayment Order Tribunal UK

A strategy and evidence guide for UK tenants on how to win a rent repayment order tribunal, covering offences, evidence, and First-tier Tribunal tactics.

May 13, 20267 min read

One Month Rent in Advance: The New UK Law

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 caps rent in advance at one month from May 2026. Here's what the one month rent in advance only UK law means for tenants.

May 12, 20266 min read

Can Your Landlord Evict Without a Court Order?

Can a landlord evict without a court order in the UK? No. Here's what the law requires in 2026 and what to do if your landlord skips the process.

May 12, 20268 min read

RENTS1 Form: How to Complete It Step by Step

Learn how to complete the RENTS1 form in the UK to challenge a rent increase. Step-by-step guide for tenants applying to the First-tier Tribunal.

May 11, 20267 min read

AI Tenant Rights Checker UK: How It Works

An AI tenant rights checker UK renters can use to spot violations, analyse tenancy agreements, and pursue claims without expensive legal fees.

May 10, 20267 min read

First-tier Tribunal Housing Claims: UK Tenant Guide

How UK tenants bring first-tier tribunal housing claims: the process, costs, timelines, and what to expect at the Property Chamber.

May 10, 20268 min read

Assured Periodic Tenancy: Renters Rights Act Guide

What the assured periodic tenancy under the Renters Rights Act 2025 means for UK renters from May 2026. Your rights, your notice period, your options.

May 9, 20268 min read

Landlord Serve Notice After 3 Months Arrears

From May 2026, landlords must wait until tenants owe 3 months arrears before serving a Section 8 notice. Here's what that means for renters.

May 9, 20267 min read

Renters Rights Act 2026 Landlord Fines Explained

Renters Rights Act 2026 landlord fines range from £7,000 to £40,000. Here's what triggers them, how enforcement works, and what tenants can claim.

May 9, 20266 min read

Landlord Entry Without Notice: Your Rights in England

Landlord entry without notice tenant rights England explained: the 24-hour rule, what counts as illegal entry, and how to claim compensation.

May 6, 20268 min read

Section 21 Replacement Notice: Renters Rights Act

Section 21 is gone from 1 May 2026. Here's what the Renters Rights Act replacement means for tenants facing eviction in England.

May 6, 20267 min read

How to Report a Landlord to the Council UK

Learn how to report a landlord to the council UK, which team to contact, what evidence to gather, and what councils can actually do about it.

May 5, 20267 min read

Tenancy Deposit Dispute Resolution UK Guide

Step-by-step guide to tenancy deposit dispute resolution UK. Know your rights, use the free schemes, and claim what you're owed.

May 5, 20267 min read

UK Landlord Unfair Terms Remedies: What Tenants Can Do

Challenge unfair tenancy clauses under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Learn which terms are unenforceable and what UK landlord unfair terms remedies are...

May 4, 20268 min read

Consumer Protection Regulations: Unwind Your Tenancy

How UK tenants can use Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 to unwind a tenancy after misleading statements by a landlord or agent.

May 4, 20267 min read

Backdoor Evictions: Renters Rights Act Protections

The Renters Rights Act 2025 targets indirect eviction tactics. Here's what the backdoor eviction protections mean for your tenancy from May 2026.

May 4, 20268 min read

Mould and Damp: Landlord Obligations and Tenant Claims

Understand mould damp landlord obligations tenant claim UK rights. Learn Awaab's Law timelines, when to claim compensation, and how to build your case.

May 4, 20267 min read

How to Challenge an Unlawful Rent Increase UK

Learn how UK tenants can challenge an unlawful rent increase using Section 13 notices, First-tier Tribunal applications, and Renters' Rights Act 2025...

May 3, 20268 min read

Landlord Harassment Legal Remedies UK

What counts as landlord harassment in the UK, which laws apply, and how to pursue injunctions, damages, and criminal complaints in 2026.

May 3, 20268 min read

Rental Bidding Is Now Illegal: UK Tenant Rights

Rental bidding is now illegal under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Here's what that means for tenants, what landlords can't do, and how to act if they try.

May 3, 20267 min read

How to Claim Against Your Landlord for Misleading Info

Learn how to claim against your landlord for misleading information in the UK. Know your rights, gather evidence, and pursue compensation.

May 3, 20268 min read

Section 8 Notice Grounds, Rights and How to Respond

Section 8 notice grounds explained for UK tenants in 2026. Know your rights, spot invalid notices, and learn how to respond before your landlord goes to court.

May 2, 20268 min read

Illegal Eviction Compensation UK: Rights & Remedies

Illegally evicted in England? Learn what compensation you can claim, which laws apply, and how to take action against your landlord in 2026.

May 2, 20267 min read

Landlord Disrepair Claim Compensation UK Guide

How to make a landlord disrepair claim compensation UK tenants can actually win. Know your rights under Section 11 and what you could be owed.

May 2, 20268 min read

Decent Homes Standard: What Tenants Can Claim

The Decent Homes Standard now covers private renters. Here's exactly what compensation you can claim if your landlord is in breach.

May 2, 20267 min read

Awaab's Law: What Private Renters Can Claim

Awaab's Law now covers private renters in England. Learn what damp and mould claims you can make, the timescales landlords must meet, and how to act.

May 1, 20268 min read

How to Generate a Legal Letter to Your Landlord UK

Learn how to generate a legal letter to your landlord UK, what to include, when to send it, and how Remedy Legal can draft one for you.

May 1, 20267 min read

Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman Complaints

The Renters Rights Act 2025 creates a mandatory landlord ombudsman. Here's how to make private rented sector landlord ombudsman complaints stick.

May 1, 20267 min read

Deposit Protection Violations: Claim Compensation

Your landlord failed to protect your deposit? Learn how landlord deposit protection violation compensation works and how to claim 1-3x your deposit back.

May 1, 20267 min read

N208 Form Part 8 Claim Tenant Landlord UK Guide

Learn how to use the N208 form Part 8 claim as a tenant in the UK. Step-by-step guide covering when to use it, how to complete it, and what happens next.

Apr 30, 20267 min read

Tenant Remedies for Unfair Trading Practices

UK tenants have real legal remedies for unfair trading practices. Here's what the Consumer Protection Regulations give you and how to use them.

Apr 30, 20268 min read

How to Apply for a Rent Repayment Order UK

Learn how to apply for a rent repayment order UK step by step. Reclaim up to 24 months rent from landlords who broke housing law. Full tribunal guide.

Apr 30, 202612 min read

RENTS1 Form: A Step-by-Step Tribunal Guide

How to complete the RENTS1 form rent repayment order tribunal application. Avoid common rejections with this section-by-section guide for UK tenants.

Apr 30, 20268 min read

How to Claim Compensation From Your Landlord in the UK

Learn how to claim compensation from your landlord in the UK. From formal letters to tribunal support, here is every route available to tenants in 2026.

Apr 29, 202610 min read

Renters Rights Act 2025: What Tenants Can Claim

The Renters Rights Act 2025 gives UK tenants real compensation routes. Here's what you can claim, how much, and how to start your case.

Apr 29, 202610 min read

UK Tenant Rights: Spot Landlord Violations

Know your UK tenant rights and how to identify landlord violations in 2026, from deposit failures to unlicensed HMOs and illegal evictions.

Apr 29, 202611 min read

What counts as landlord harassment and how to stop it

Landlord harassment is a criminal offence. Learn what counts under the law, how to report it to your council, and whether you can sue for compensation

Michael StresingApr 13, 20263 min read

Your landlord wants to raise your rent. Here's what you can do.

Your landlord served a Section 13 notice? Here's how to check if it's valid, challenge it at tribunal, and what changes from 1 May 2026.

Michael StresingApr 11, 20263 min read

Section 21 ends on 1 May 2026. What that means for your tenancy

Section 21 no-fault evictions end on 1 May 2026. Find out when the last valid notice can be served, what Section 8 grounds replace it, and your rights

Michael StresingApr 8, 20264 min read

Islington selective licensing 2026: A guide for renters

Islington's selective licensing schemes cover 10 wards. If you landlord isn't licensed, you can apply for up to 24 months of rent back.

Miles CoversApr 8, 20262 min read

From 82% to 99.8%: How hybrid search improved our legal agents

Learn how we improved our legal RAG pipeline's retrieval accuracy to 99.8% by replacing whole-document embeddings with chunking and hybrid search.

Nick HuntMar 31, 20267 min read

Your right to keep a pet from May 2026

Landlords can no longer unreasonably refuse your pet. Discover how the new 2026 pet rules work, what counts as a fair refusal, and how to submit your re...

Michael StresingMar 25, 20263 min read

Can your landlord charge you for cleaning? Here's the law

"Professional cleaning" clauses in tenancy agreements have are unenforceable, but landlords still try. Here's what the law actually requires.

Michael StresingMar 24, 20263 min read

Announcing Dan Garrett at Remedy Legal

Farewill founder Dan Garrett has joined Remedy as investor and advisor, bringing his expertise in consumer legaltech to help consumers litigate.

Michael StresingMar 19, 20262 min read

Remedy is the first legal help for renters on WhatsApp

No app download, no portal login. UK renters can now get AI-powered legal help with housing claims directly through WhatsApp.

Michael StresingMar 11, 20262 min read

How Pat recovered his £1,000 tenancy deposit in 24 hours

Pat spent months chasing his letting agent for his deposit. See how Remedy helped recover over £1,000 in 24 hours, even after missing the scheme deadline.

Michael StresingMar 5, 20262 min read

Hackney Selective and HMO licensing 2026: A guide for renters

From 1 May 2026, almost all Hackney landlords will need a licence. If they don't get one, you could claim back up to 24 months rent.

Miles CoversJan 11, 20262 min read

Westminster selective licensing 2026: A guide for renters

From November 2025, most Westminster landlords need a licence. No licence? You could claim back 12 months of rent.

Michael StresingJan 6, 20261 min read

The UK's first national HMO licensing scheme map

First comprehensive map of all UK HMO licensing schemes. Search mandatory, additional & selective licenses across 300+ councils in one place. Free.

Michael StresingNov 3, 20252 min read

No win no fee: the good, the bad, and the ugly

"No win, no fee" isn't always risk-free. Learn about hidden costs, insurance traps, and red flags to watch for before signing any legal agreement.

Miles CoversSep 30, 20258 min read

Understanding HMOs for renters in the UK

Your flat may be an HMO needing a licence. Unlicensed HMOs mean invalid Section 21s and tenants can claim 12 months rent with RRO.

Miles CoversAug 27, 20255 min read

Introducing Remedy

Remedy delivers expert help with UK legal disputes like housing, employment, and small claims, so that you can understand your rights and act on them.

Michael StresingAug 4, 20255 min read