There are a number of problems faced by tenants - but there are things you can do to resolve them
While the majority of landlords adhere to regulations, there are always a few who don't. If you find yourself in such a situation, knowing your rights can help you resolve issues more swiftly.
He added that "A tenant is unlikely to be responsible for minor repairs, for example changing fuses and light bulbs. Equally a landlord is unlikely to be responsible for decorations or gardens and fencing." After continuous attempts to resolve the issue with their landlord proved futile, they self-financed the repairs, explaining, "It wouldn't come off the walls, and the black mould was getting worse due to the fact we didn't have double glazed windows. After weeks of trying to get our landlord to sort the problem, we had to pay for it ourselves as it was a waste of time trying to get a reasonable answer from him.
Kristen, 25, however, has encountered a similar lack of response from his letting agency, despite the benefits a middleman should provide. "If they ignore your attempt to report an issue you should put your complaint in writing and keep a copy of the letter or email." You can also leave if your tenancy is up after giving your notice - whether it is fixed-term or not. Whether you can move out early or not really depends on the landlord.
Victoria Green said: "It's usually best to explain the situation to your landlord or housing association and ask them to update the tenancy agreement." If your landlord or letting agency have informed you about an impending rent increase, they may not be legally permitted to charge you more. As per the local GOV website, landlords cannot usually raise the rent more than once a year without your consent for a rolling tenancy, and only with your agreement for a fixed-term tenancy.
"I had the apartment professionally cleaned and there was no damage whatsoever. I left a bin bag outside the front door as the bins were full - and because of this the agents refused to return my full deposit.""I was furious" she added, "It wasn't until I left a scathing review on Facebook that they emailed me saying they would give me the money back if I took the review down.
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