Legal

Contract Questions

• Who is responsible for unpaid utility bills?
• Can my landlord increase the rent during a fixed term?
• Repairs: A guide to tenant responsibilities
• Repairs: A guide to landlord responsibilities
• Does the name on the contract have to be the full name of the person signing?
• What should I do if I think my tenant is letting other people live at the property?

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Terminating tenancy / Evictions

• What is a Section 8 Eviction
• How to Use a Break Clause
• How Can a Tenant End Their Tenancy Early?
• Does the OpenRent AST cover issuing a section 8 notice of seeking possession?
• What is a Section 21 Eviction?
• How can I serve notice to tenants?

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Right to Rent

• How do I check Right to Rent for EU/EEA citizens?
• What happens if my tenant's visa expires during a tenancy?

General

• Is OpenRent compliant with data protection law and GDPR?
• Are you a member of any groups / associations?
• Can you provide a mortgage letting certificate?

Deposit

• When and how can a landlord make a deposit claim?
• Does my deposit protection scheme account have to be in the same name as shown on the AST?

Advertising

• What are the rules around discrimination in advertising for tenants?
• I think I've been discriminated against by a landlord

Purchasing a property with tenants in situ

• What do I need to do if I buy a property with tenants in situ?
• I've just bought a property with tenants, how do I let them know I'm the new landlord?