Guides
Practical, sourced guides for renters in England — how deposits, evidence and disputes actually work.
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8 August 2026 · 8 min read
The move-in checklist: document everything on day one
The first 72 hours decide most deposit disputes. What to photograph, which documents to collect, and the dated email that puts it on record.
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8 August 2026 · 8 min read
The move-out checklist: cleaning, evidence and your deposit
Work backwards from your last day: the 4-week countdown, the cleaning that actually gets checked, mirror photos, and the deposit return email.
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2 August 2026 · 9 min read
How to dispute deposit deductions in England
Itemised breakdown, evidence, response letter, and the free scheme dispute — the whole process, step by step.
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8 August 2026 · 7 min read
The Renters' Rights Act 2026: what changed for tenants
Section 21 gone, periodic tenancies, one month's rent in advance, rent rises — what changed from 1 May 2026, and what it means for your deposit.
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