Renting: news and advice
Our latest renting news and advice for London and Hertfordshire.
Renting · 17 October 2026 · 7 min read
My landlord is selling the house: what are my rights as a tenant?
A landlord's sale does not end your tenancy. To get the home empty, a landlord needs Ground 1A, four months' notice, a date after your first year and a court order if you stay. What you must do, what you need not, and where to get free help.
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Renting · 17 October 2026 · 7 min read
How much notice does a tenant need to give to end a tenancy in England?
A tenant on an assured periodic tenancy in England gives at least two months' written notice, unless the landlord has agreed a shorter period in writing. Here is how to choose the end date, joint tenancies, rent owed, the keys and the 10-day deposit rule.
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Renting · 17 October 2026 · 7 min read
How to challenge a rent increase in England: a tenant’s guide
Since 1 May 2026 a landlord must serve Form 4A to raise a private tenant's rent. To challenge it, apply to the First-tier Tribunal before the start date in the notice. The fee is £47 unless an exemption applies, and the new rent cannot be higher than the notice says.
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Renting · 17 October 2026 · 8 min read
How to report a landlord to Enfield Council: repairs, damp and licensing
Write to your landlord first, then use Enfield Council's online form or email its private rented housing team. Here is what the council can do about repairs, damp, unlicensed homes and Renters' Rights Act breaches, what it cannot do, and where else to complain.
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Renting · 17 October 2026 · 7 min read
What can a landlord deduct from a deposit at the end of a tenancy?
A landlord in England can claim unpaid rent and the reasonable cost of damage, dirt or missing items, but not fair wear and tear. Here is how the three schemes judge claims, the 10-day rules, the free dispute route and the 2026 changes.
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Renting · 17 October 2026 · 7 min read
How to report damp and mould to your landlord: a private tenant’s guide
Report damp and mould to your landlord in writing, with dated photographs, and keep paying rent. If nothing happens you can tell the council or ask a court for repairs. Awaab’s Law deadlines do not yet apply to private lets.
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Renting · 17 October 2026 · 7 min read
How to check if your landlord is licensed in Enfield
Enfield Council keeps an online public register of licensed rented homes, and a home can be missing from it for ordinary reasons. Here is how to check, who to ask, and what an unlicensed home can mean for your rent.
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