Rent, arrears and fees
- Are charges capped at £50 inclusive of VAT under the Tenant Fees Act? (England)
- Are rent increases issued before 1 May 2026 still valid after that date? (England)
- Can a landlord change the rent payment date? (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
- Can a landlord charge a default fee if the tenancy agreement does not contain a relevant clause? (England, Wales)
- Can a landlord require a tenant to pay council tax to them separately from the rent? (England, Wales)
- Can a landlord require a tenant to pay for a television licence through them? (England, Wales)
- Can a landlord require a tenant to pay for an inventory service? (England, Wales)
- Can a landlord require a tenant to purchase contents insurance? (England, Wales)
- Can a landlord retain a holding deposit because a tenant fails referencing checks? (England, Wales)
- Can a landlord use an eviction notice whilst a tenant is in Breathing Space? (England)
- Can rent be paid to a different person/bank account if requested? (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
- Can rent be taken before or at the start of a tenancy? (England)
- Can tenants make rent payments in cash? (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
- Can the landlord make changes to utilities mid-tenancy if it is inclusive of rent? (England)
- How can rent be increased after 1 May 2026? (England)
- How do we calculate a daily charge for late rent payments? (England)
- How long does Breathing Space last? (England)
- How much rent can a landlord require before a tenancy starts? (England, Wales)
- Should an agent be suspicious of a tenant offering to pay several months' rent in advance? (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
- What are the penalties for charging a prohibited payment? (England)