There are two types of DHPs, lump sum payments and ongoing payments. Obviously, lump sum payments such as deposit payments or rent in advance are one-off payments to help you…

The section 8 route is usually issued by a landlord where the tenant landlord relationship breaks down. This is often issues when there is some default on the part of…

Housing benefit changes from 1 April 2022: Reduced payments for non-dependents  If you share your home with any adults who are not dependent on you, such as adult children, parents,…

If your landlord tries to evict you or threatens to evict you without taking you to court and obtaining a possession notice first then you should go and see your…

Tenancy Law in England and Wales Here we summarise and in some cases list the laws of England and Wales that apply when renting a residential property, including where possible…

Can I claim Housing Benefit?  If your not working or on a low income you may be able to claim Housing Benefit, now known as Local Housing Allowance for all…

Housing benefit changes from January 2023: Reductions in LHA if you are under 35. If you are under 25 years old and renting from a private landlord or letting agent,…

What is a holding deposit? A holding deposit is entirely separate from a tenancy deposit/security bond. A holding deposit is a sum of money paid to a landlord or letting…

Case background The landlord had not protected the tenancy deposit during the tenancy. The tenant raised the fact that the deposit was not registered, but this was in the latter…

Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 ]]> An Act to make provision for persons bound by covenants of a tenancy to be released from such covenants on the assignment of…