Landlord & Tenant Disputes
Most renting problems get resolved without a court ever getting involved. But when they don't, the County Court and the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) hear the disputes. The cases here show how real arguments between landlords and tenants have actually played out.
Topics in Landlord & Tenant
Section 21 Notices
When is a Section 21 "no-fault" eviction notice valid — and when can a tenant defeat it? Real cases on technical defects, deposits, and gas safety.
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Tenancy Deposit Disputes
Landlord won't return your deposit? Real cases on protection schemes, deductions, and the penalty awards courts have made.
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Recent cases
Landlord ordered to pay 3x deposit penalty after years of non-protection
A County Court ordered a landlord to pay the maximum three-times penalty for failing to protect a £1,200 deposit for two consecutive tenancies — a total award of £7,200.
Section 21 thrown out: gas safety certificate handed over after move-in date
A landlord's possession claim was struck out because the Gas Safety Certificate was given to the tenant two days after the tenancy began, not before.
England's private rented sector is governed by a patchwork of legislation: the Housing Act 1988 (assured shorthold tenancies, Section 21 and Section 8 notices), the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (deposit caps and prohibited fees), the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, and others.
The Renters' Rights Act 2024 is also gradually changing the landscape — but most case law you'll find here still reflects the rules as they stood at the time of the decision.