About Simple Renting

Why I started Simple Renting

Hi, I'm Ben. I've been on the property hunt for a while now, and the same thing kept coming up: nobody was quite sure what the new rules meant for them.

Friends and family who rent asked me whether their landlord could still end their tenancy without a reason, how often the rent could go up, and whether they had to put up with a mould problem. Friends and family who let out a flat or two were just as unsure, but about different things: the new landlord register, which certificates they need, and what they're still allowed to do.

The other thing I kept hearing was from people who want to rent but don't know where to start. What do you need to have ready? What can an agent charge you? What should you check before you sign anything?

The official guidance is all out there, but it's long, spread across lots of pages, and rarely tells you what to actually do next. So I started Simple Renting to put it in one place: short guides, checklists and free tools for tenants and for landlords with a property or two, so both sides know where they stand.

How I keep the guides accurate

• Every guide is based on official sources, such as GOV.UK, and links to them at the end of the page.
• Every guide shows the date it was last checked.
• I review guides whenever the law changes, and at least every few months.
• The site is independent: no landlord, agent or company pays to change what the guides say. Here's how the site is funded.

What this site isn't

I'm not a solicitor, and the guides are general information, not legal advice. If you're in a dispute or facing eviction, get personal advice from Citizens Advice, Shelter or a qualified adviser.

Spotted a mistake, or have a question you'd like a guide on? Email me at hello@simplerenting.co.uk.