England · updated for the 1 May 2026 law change
Your landlord has to follow the rules. Do you know what they are now?
The renting law changed on 1 May 2026 and most people have not caught up. Check where you stand in plain English, free, with nothing stored.
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Plain-English rights, the next steps, and a letter to send where it helps.
My depositGetting a deposit back, or checking it is protectedOpen →Repairs, damp and mouldLandlord will not fix somethingOpen →A rent increaseLandlord is putting the rent upOpen →An eviction noticeYou have been told to leaveOpen →Harassment or being locked outEmergency: landlord is forcing you outOpen →
Renter Radar covers England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own, different rules. We would rather point you to Shelter Scotland, Shelter Cymru or Housing Rights NI than give you a half-answer.
This is general information, not legal advice, for renters in England. For free expert help contact Shelter (0808 800 4444) or Citizens Advice.