Selling Your Rental Property: Ground 1 and Ground 1A Under the Renters' Rights Act
Want to sell your rental property or move back in? After May 2026, you'll need to use Ground 1 or Ground 1A — with a 12-month restriction and 4-month notice period. Here's how.
How to Screen Tenants Properly: Credit Checks, References, and Red Flags
Good screening prevents problems. Bad screening creates them — or breaks the law. Here's the 5-pillar approach to tenant vetting that protects you without discriminating.
Recording Phone Calls with Your Landlord or Tenant: UK Law Explained
Yes, it is legal to record phone calls for personal use in the UK without telling the other party. But there are important nuances about sharing recordings and using them as evidence.
How to Document Landlord-Tenant Communication for Legal Protection
54-77% of tenants and landlords cite poor communication as their main frustration. When disputes reach tribunal, the side with better documentation is better positioned. Here's how to build yours.
What Evidence Format Does a Tribunal Accept? A Practical Guide
WhatsApp screenshots can be disputed. Emails can be edited. Tribunals and deposit adjudicators prefer structured, authenticated records. Here's what format your evidence needs to be in.
ASB Evidence for Landlords: Building a Section 8 Eviction Case for Antisocial Behaviour
Antisocial behaviour evictions under Ground 14 require documented evidence showing a pattern of nuisance. Here's how to build an incident diary and evidence case that holds up.
Rent Arrears Possession Claims: Ground 8 and Ground 10 Evidence Requirements
Ground 8 requires 3 months' arrears at both notice and hearing — miss the threshold by a day and your case fails. Here's exactly what evidence you need for rent arrears possession.
Deposit Disputes: The Evidence That Wins and Loses Cases
54% of deposit disputes are about cleaning — and most are lost because neither side has dated photos. Here's the evidence hierarchy that deposit schemes use to decide cases.
End of Tenancy Process: Complete Checklist
Step-by-step guide to ending a tenancy smoothly. Notice periods, check-out inspections, deposit returns, meter readings, and void period management.
Landlord Insurance: What Coverage Do You Need?
Guide to landlord insurance coverage. Buildings, contents, liability, rent guarantee, and legal expenses insurance explained with cost comparisons.
Rent Arrears Recovery: Step-by-Step Guide
How to recover rent arrears from the first missed payment through Pre-Action Protocol to court proceedings. Includes template letters and timeline.
Anti-Social Behaviour Evidence Collection Guide
How to collect and document anti-social behaviour evidence for Section 8 possession proceedings. Evidence types, witness statements, and tribunal preparation.
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