Residential Tenant and Landlord concerns

If you are renting a property then, as a tenant you have certain legal rights. These include a right to:

• A safe property which is in a habitable condition
• Be undisturbed – this include both your rights to privacy and certain rights relating to noise nuisance from other tenants
• Know who your landlord is and how they can be contacted
• Know how any charges such as utility costs are worked out, including a right to challenge them if they appear unfair
• See the property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
• Be protected against unfair eviction
• Receive your deposit back from the landlord at the end of your tenancy
• Receive a written tenancy agreement if you have a fixed term tenancy of more than three years

If you are landlord and you are renting out a property, you also have a number of legal rights including being able to:

• Charge a market rent
• Agree the terms of the tenancy
• Receive rent when it is due
• Be advised of necessary repairs
• Be given proper notice to quit by the tenant

If you are experiencing issues either as a landlord or a tenant, it is important to seek prompt legal advice to fully understand your legal rights and the options available to you if you become involved in a dispute. The property litigation team at Palmers Solicitors are here to help and provide quick and cost-effective legal assistance.