Housing
Repairs ignored, deposit withheld, mould, eviction notice, rent rises, housing association complaints. Whether you rent, own the leasehold or live in social housing, there are more routes to challenge the landlord than most people realise.
Tenant dispute letter
Deposit disputes, repairs ignored, mould, service failures. Cites CRA 2015, Homes (Fitness) Act 2018, Tenant Fees Act 2019.
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Neighbour dispute letter
Noise, boundary, hedge, parking. Formal letter that becomes evidence if it escalates.
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Leaseholder complaint
Service charges, s.20 consultations, s.21B invoices. Cites LTA 1985 and LTA 1987.
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Can Your Landlord Enter Your Home Without Permission?
Plain-English UK guide.
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Right to Repair or Replace Under CRA 2015 s.23
Plain-English UK guide.
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Challenge an Invalid Ground Rent Demand
Plain-English UK guide.
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Ground Rent Dispute: Your Rights as a Leaseholder
Plain-English UK guide.
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Challenge Housing Benefit Overpayment: Legal Appeal Guide
Plain-English UK guide.
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How to Appeal a Housing Benefit Reduction
Plain-English UK guide.
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How to Make a Housing Disrepair Claim Against Your Landlord
Plain-English UK guide.
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Illegal Eviction Rights - What to Do
Plain-English UK guide.
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How long does the landlord have to fix repairs?
The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 makes serious disrepair a breach on day one. The landlord must respond within a reasonable time. "Reasonable" depends on urgency: a boiler in winter is days, cosmetic wear is weeks. A written repair request starts the clock.
Can my landlord evict me for complaining?
Not lawfully. Retaliatory eviction is restricted by the Deregulation Act 2015. If you formally complained about repairs first, a s.21 notice served afterwards can be invalid. Section 21 is being abolished from 1 May 2026 anyway.
What if the deposit isn't protected?
If your landlord failed to protect the deposit in an approved scheme within 30 days, you can be awarded up to 3x the deposit's value. This is one of the strongest tenant rights in England and Wales.
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