[Real Case] The Tenant Cleaned the Property—But the Landlord Still Deducted Cleaning Fees? Here’s How UK Deposit Arbitration Decided!
“We already cleaned the place ourselves. Can the landlord still charge a cleaning fee? Is that reasonable?” Many tenants face this situation at the end of a tenancy—they feel the property is “clean enough,” but the landlord says it does not meet the check-in standard. Here is a real case we recently handled: Case Background […]
How Does the UK Court Decide “Fair Division” of Assets After Divorce?
“ The house was bought under his name, but I also paid the mortgage. Does that count as my asset?”“ We started a business during the marriage—how much am I entitled to?” In the UK, the division of assets after divorce is not determined simply by whose name appears on the documents. Instead, the court […]
Landlords Have Rights Too!When Can a Landlord Reasonably Deduct from the Deposit?Don’t Let Tenants Damage Your Property for Free.
“Red wine stains on the carpet, five nails on the wall, and the tenant says it’s ‘normal use’?” “The moment I deduct from the deposit, they accuse me of breaking the law!” Many UK landlords actually don’t know that they do have legal rights to protect themselves. Yes, the Housing Act 2004 requires deposits to […]
The Legal Grey Area for Unmarried Cohabiting Couples: One Agreement That May Determine the Ownership of Your Property
1. More Couples Are Choosing to “Cohabit First” In the UK, more and more couples are choosing to live together before marriage, and some do not plan to get married at all. However, many people do not realise that cohabitation is not the same as marriage — legally, the rights and protections are completely different. […]
Can I refuse to pay rent if my landlord won’t fix a leaking roof?
The roof is leaking, and water is running down the wall into the bedroom. I contacted the landlord two weeks ago but nothing has been done, yet he is still asking me to pay next month’s rent. Can I refuse to pay until the repair is completed? Many tenants in the UK have faced similar […]
The 3 Most Common Illegal Practices by UK Landlords
In the UK, a landlord cannot deduct whatever amount they want from your deposit. In many cases, what they do is actually a violation of the Housing Act 2004. Today, let’s look at the three most common ways UK landlords break the law ⚠️ Illegality 1: Failing to Protect the Deposit in a Government-Approved Scheme […]
Major Update to Companies House WebFiling Login System
📢 From 13 October 2025, Companies House will fully upgrade the WebFiling login process — all companies must prepare in advance! Recently, we have been receiving official notifications from Companies House regarding an important change to how users log into the WebFiling account system. Starting 13 October 2025, all users must access WebFiling through GOV.UK […]
The Hidden Risk in the UK: The Day You Lose the Power to Decide
Many people come to the UK and spend their time dealing with schools, buying a home, or planning taxes.But very few think about one important question: If one day you suddenly lose the ability to make decisions for yourself…can your family legally step in for you? Unfortunately, in the UK, the answer is often no. […]
Hot Water System “Goes on Strike”: Why a £1 Million London Flat Became Uninhabitable？
How Chinese Homebuyers in the UK Can Protect Their Rights A recent “luxury flat dispute” in London has drawn widespread attention. Two homeowners have sued their developer for £2 million after the hot water system in their new-build apartments repeatedly failed. While the case has yet to be decided, it highlights an issue many property […]
Must-Read Before You Rent: These Fees Are 100% Not Your Responsibility
In the UK rental market, fees and deposit management are often the main sources of disputes between tenants and landlords. To regulate the industry and protect tenants from unfair charges, the UK introduced the Tenant Fees Act 2019, which strictly limits what landlords and letting agents can charge, and sets clear rules for how deposits […]