Renting, made clear.
Tenancy agreements, deposits, repairs, rent rises and eviction — read and explained against the law of England & Wales, current to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Legal information you can act on, not advice that replaces a solicitor.
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Reviewing a tenancy agreement (England & Wales)
Understand what your assured tenancy agreement actually means, spot terms that may be unfair or unenforceable, and know your rights before you sign.
Tenancy deposit disputes (England & Wales)
What deposit protection law requires, how to challenge unfair deductions, and what penalties apply when a landlord fails to protect your deposit.
Eviction: section 21 and section 8 (England & Wales)
How eviction now works in England following the abolition of no-fault section 21 notices, what section 8 grounds a landlord can use, and how to respond to a notice.
Landlord repairs and disrepair (England & Wales)
Your landlord’s legal duties to repair and maintain your rented home, what to do if repairs are being ignored, and how to escalate if they are not done.
Rent increases (England & Wales)
When and how a landlord can lawfully raise your rent, the rules introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, and how to challenge an increase at tribunal.
Ending a tenancy (England & Wales)
How a tenant or landlord can lawfully bring a periodic tenancy to an end, the correct notice periods, and what happens if the right procedure is not followed.
Can a landlord still evict me with a section 21 'no-fault' notice?
No. Section 21 notices were abolished in England on 1 May 2026 by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. A landlord must now use a section 8 ground, serve the correct notice, and obtain a court order before you have to leave.
Can The Counsel review my tenancy agreement or eviction notice?
Yes. The Counsel reads the document, flags unusual or unenforceable terms, and explains them in plain English against current England & Wales housing law. It is a legal-information tool, not a solicitor, and does not represent you in court.
Is this up to date with the Renters' Rights Act 2025?
Yes. These guides reflect the law as it stands after the Renters' Rights Act 2025 commenced on 1 May 2026 — periodic tenancies, the end of section 21, section 13 rent-increase rules, and the strengthened deposit and repair regime.
Where can I get free housing help?
Shelter, Citizens Advice, and your local council's housing team offer free advice, and many housing solicitors take disrepair or deposit claims on a no-win-no-fee basis. The Counsel helps you prepare so that advice is faster and more focused.
The Counsel is an AI tool for England & Wales. It provides legal information, not legal advice, and does not replace a regulated solicitor. For anything high-value or contested, prepare a solicitor handoff and take advice before you act.