Housing Law

As a tenant you have certain rights under the UK Housing Law as described in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

These include:

• Right to live in a property that’s safe and in a good state of repair.
• Right to have your deposit returned when the tenancy ends – and in some circumstances have it protected.
• Right to challenge excessively high charges.
• Right to know who your landlord is.
• Right to live in the property undisturbed.
• Right to see an Energy Performance Certificate for the property.
• Right to be protected from unfair eviction and unfair rent.
• Right to have a written agreement if you have a fixed-term tenancy of more than 3 years.

We have extensive experience in housing matters and we are known for going “the extra mile” to give our clients the best possible legal representation with housing law issues. Whether your landlord is the local council, housing association or private landlord, Rodman Pearce Solicitors will ensure that the right to your home is protected and your interest is ensured. We make sure you can enjoy security of your property. Local councils, housing associations, and private landlords can all benefit from our specialist housing advice.

Apart from our objective to protect your interest in your home, we will ensure that you receive prompt and adequate legal advice on possession matters using your guaranteed statutory rights provided in the housing legislations. Our housing advice service is irrespective of whether the possession claims are based on rent arrears, antisocial behaviour or any other grounds under the Housing Act.

Our advice is prompt on unlawful eviction, disrepair, anti-social neighbours, and other issues that cause inconvenience in occupying your property. Grant of injunction may be obtained to protect you from such disturbances. Your tenancy may be secured, introductory, demoted, assured or assured short hold tenant. The difference in these types of tenancy agreements would depend on the type of landlord and when you entered into the agreement.