What are the common causes of tenant disputes?
Disputes can arise because a tenant fails to pay rent, breaks terms in their tenancy agreement, or a property requires repairs or has suffered damage. There could also be issues around matters such as the payment of bills, rent increases, and the return of a deposit.
According to Citizens Advice, more than 70% of tenants have experienced health and safety issues during their current tenancy. It’s around these types of issue when landlord-tenant legal clashes occur.
On 20 March 2019 a new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act came into effect. Its aim is to give renters more powers to act against landlords who provide sub-standard accommodation. If properties don't meet a certain standard, tenants can take their landlord to court.