Section 21 eviction — the so-called no fault eviction — has been abolished in England. Landlords can no longer serve a Section 21 notice to remove a tenant simply because they want the property back. This is one of the most significant changes brought in by the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, and it affects every […]

Rated 5.0 by Our Clients: Real Tenancy Deposit Wins from Cook Legal Tenancy deposit claims are at the heart of what we do, and our clients consistently rate that work 5.0 out of 5. When you’re chasing a landlord who ignored the rules and kept money you’re owed, you want a team that has done […]

If you rent a property in England, there is a document your landlord is legally required to give you — and if they haven’t provided it by 31 May 2026, they may be in breach of their obligations under the Renters’ Rights Act 2026. This guide explains exactly what that document is, why it matters, […]

The Renters’ Rights Act has fundamentally changed the framework for private renting in England — and while its abolition of no fault eviction has attracted the most headlines, the Act also affects how tenancy deposits work, how they interact with the new tenancy regime, and what both landlords and tenants need to know right now. […]

Two Distinct Types of Payments When you are looking to rent a new property in the United Kingdom, you will likely be asked to pay money upfront before you even sign the tenancy agreement. This can be confusing, especially when terms like ‘deposit’ are used interchangeably. It is crucial to understand that there are two […]

If your landlord failed to protect your deposit properly, you may be entitled to make a tenancy deposit claim and recover tenancy deposit compensation. Many tenants do not realise that landlords must follow strict rules when taking and protecting a deposit. If those rules are not followed, you may be able to bring an unprotected […]

The Strict 30-Day Deadline The law surrounding tenancy deposit protection in England and Wales is unequivocal: a landlord must protect a tenant’s deposit within thirty days of receiving it. This is not a guideline or a target; it is a strict legal deadline. The thirty-day period begins on the day the landlord or their letting […]

Learn how a Conditional Fee Agreement works for a tenancy deposit claim and whether you may be able to bring a no win no fee deposit claim.

The Core Rule of Deposit Protection The foundation of the tenancy deposit system in England and Wales is the legal requirement for landlords to protect their tenants’ money in a government-backed scheme. This rule was introduced to stop the widespread practice of landlords unfairly withholding deposits at the end of a tenancy without providing adequate […]

If you are asking “what happens after Section 21 is abolished”, you are not alone. This change is one of the biggest legal reforms in the private rental sector in England. The removal of Section 21 will completely change how landlords regain possession of their property. It also gives tenants significantly more security. Here is […]