May 2015

There are three ways to increase the rent for an assured shorthold tenancy: •clause in the tenancy agreement or •agreement with the tenant or •by notice under section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. Clauses in the tenancy agreement Normally, it is not possible to review the rent during the fixed term of a tenancy…

Yes they can. Under ofgem rules if a tenant is directly responsible for paying the gas and/or electricity bills, they have the right to choose their own energy supplier and the landlord or letting agent should not unreasonably prevent this. If there is a default supplier clause in the tenancy agreement tenants are still entitled…