Check your renter rights before you respond to a landlord

Get Renters Rights provides free, rule-based housing law checkers for renters in England. The core result is private and backed by statute references.

Every checker runs your answers through structured legal rules tied to specific sections of UK housing legislation. The result highlights possible issues, clearer points, and evidence gaps that may still matter.

The checkers cover assured shorthold tenancies in the private rented sector in England. Results reference the exact statute behind each check so you can verify them or show them to an adviser.

Free checkers

• Section 8 eviction notice checker
  Assess validity, claim strength, defences, and court outlook for all major Section 8 grounds: Ground 8 (rent arrears), Ground 14 (anti-social behaviour), and more.
• Section 21 notice checker
  Check all 16 legal requirements for a Section 21 notice in England: deposit protection, Form 6A, EPC, gas safety, licensing, and retaliatory eviction rules.
• Repairs refusal checker
  Check whether a landlord has had reasonable time to act on a repair issue and what escalation options may be available.
• Rent increase checker
  Check whether a rent increase used the correct form, notice period, and timing under the right pre- or post-1 May 2026 framework.
• Tenancy deposit checker
  Check whether a tenancy deposit was protected in an approved scheme, prescribed information was served, and deductions appear justified.
• Illegal eviction and harassment checker
  Check whether a lockout, changed locks, utility shutoff, or threats may constitute illegal eviction or harassment under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.
• Damp and mould checker
  Check whether damp or mould points to a landlord repair duty under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 or the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
• Renter rights guides
  New to your rights? Start with our plain-language guides on eviction, deposits, rent increases and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Common questions

Is this actual legal advice?

No. This tool gives general legal information based on specific statutes. It is not a substitute for advice from a solicitor or legal aid provider. If your situation is complex, contact Shelter or Citizens Advice.

How does the checker assess a notice?

The checker applies structured legal rules that map to specific parts of housing law. It highlights possible issues, points that look clear on the facts entered, and areas where more information may be needed.

Is my information stored?

Your progress is temporarily stored in your browser tab so you can refresh during the wizard or come back to your result without losing what you entered. It is not shared with us, never sent to a database during the core check, and is cleared automatically when you close the tab. No account is required.

What is a Section 21 notice?

A Section 21 notice is a 'no-fault' eviction notice used by landlords in England. It is being phased out under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Notices served before 1 May 2026 may still be valid, but only if specific legal requirements were met.

What happens after I get my result?

You will see the main issues identified, supporting legal references, evidence to gather, and suggested next steps. You can use that to understand your position and decide whether to seek formal advice or take further action.

What checkers are available?

There are seven free checkers: Section 8 eviction notice, Section 21 notice, Repairs refusal, Rent increase, Tenancy deposit, Illegal eviction and harassment, and Damp and mould. All are free at the core result level and require no account.

Who can use these checkers?

Renters in England with an assured shorthold tenancy in the private rented sector. Social housing, licences, and lodgers are out of scope. The checkers cover England only, not Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.

Use the interactive checker on getrentersrights.com for the full step-by-step result.