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TenantsTips is a website that provides independent information and advice for tenants who currently rent or people who are looking to rent houses, flats, apartments and other residential property.
We are becoming one of the largest online information sources for tenants and would-be tenants growing our membership year on year since we started in 2009. We now have over 115,000 members are now registered worldwide because we have and continue to concentrate on tenants needs providing valuable resource for help and advice.
Our goal is to address the needs of the tenant and to help ensure they don't fall foul of bad landlord and agency practices. Topics cover everything from Social Services, Tenancy Deposits, Rental Agents and the various Property, Landlord and Tenant Acts to maintenance, tenancy agreements and so much more. We also have a tenants forum where people can discuss issues and pages where you can search for properties to rent and so much more. If you can't find what you're looking for use the site search and enter a keyword about what you are looking for and we will find the right articles for you.
Top ranked articles
How to Claim a Discretionary Housing Payment
When and how to make a claim for extra funding under the DHP scheme.
Housing benefit haven't paid me what shall I do?
Learn where you stand with your landlord
Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999
Unfair terms in Tenancy Agreements
Loans to buy a car
Theres some great deals available now with interest rates so low. So if you fancy that new car, now might be the time for a cheap car loan
What does a landlord’s gas safety certificate actually cover?
Is your gas safety up to scratch? See what yours should include
ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution – What is it?
How to make a claim through the various tenancy deposit schemes available
IVA Loans
IVA loans are now widely available to help you
How to find landlord's that will accept DSS?
5 Top Tips to find landlords that will accept DSS
How is housing benefit calculated?
Ever wondered how your housing benefit is calculated? We explain all and you can calculate yours.
What’s the maximum number of bedrooms you can claim when receiving housing benefit?
Is it 4, 6, 8, 10? Find out here
About illegal tenancy charges in Scotland
If you rent in Scotland and been charged letting fees you can get them back !
What is disrepair?
Your landlord is required to keep your home in good repair and has the following important obligations
My rented property is dangerous to my health but the landlord does nothing
If your rented property is dangerous the landlord has a legal obligation to make good the situation quickly!
Renting Property with Pets
Pet friendly accommodation is in short supply these days follow these tips to help your cause
Housing benefit haven't paid me what shall I do?
Learn where you stand with your landlord