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Housing & tenancy document checks

Review ASTs, deposits, notices, and landlord–tenant paperwork against key UK housing statutes — so you can see dates, duties, and gaps before consulting Shelter or a solicitor.

Topics covered: assured shorthold tenancy check · tenancy deposit protection check · section 21 notice review · end of tenancy deposit dispute

What is a Deposit Protection Scheme check?

Checks housing paperwork for Deposit Protection, Scheme Compliance, and Penalty.

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What is a Lodger Agreement check?

Checks housing paperwork for Licence VS Tenancy, Excluded Occupier, and Notice TO Leave.

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What is a Rent Increase Notice check?

Checks housing paperwork for Section 13, Notice Period, and Tribunal.

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What is a Repairing Obligations check?

Checks housing paperwork for Structure, Exterior, Utilities, and Fitness.

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What is a Section 21 Notice review?

Information-only audit of Section 21 notices under HA1988 and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA2025): validity, retaliatory-eviction timing, and transitional status after Section 21 no-fault abolition for new private tenancies in England from 1 May 2026 — not presenting Section 21 as an unqualified live route.

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What is a Section 8 Grounds Evidence check?

Information-only audit of Section 8 possession grounds and evidence under HA1988 and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA2025). From 1 May 2026, Section 8 is the primary possession route for private landlords in England after Section 21 no-fault abolition.

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What is a Social Housing Tenancy check?

Checks housing paperwork for secure tenancies, introductory tenancies, succession rights, mutual exchange, and right to buy.

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What is an AST agreement?

Information-only audit of Assured Shorthold Tenancy and legacy tenancy agreements under HA1988 and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA2025). From 1 May 2026, new private tenancies in England are assured periodic tenancies — not new ASTs — though AST-labelled paperwork may still need review as legacy or transitional documents.

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What is an End of Tenancy Deposit dispute?

Checks housing paperwork for Deductions, supporting evidence, and Dispute Resolution.

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What is an HMO Licensing check?

Checks housing paperwork for Licensing, Amenity Standards, and Management.

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