Disclaimer

ValidNotice provides general information about landlord and tenant law in England, plus software that prepares documents from the answers you give.

Not a law firm

ValidNotice is not a firm of solicitors and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We do not give legal advice about your individual circumstances, and using the site does not create a solicitor–client relationship.

You remain responsible

You decide which documents to use, check them, sign them, serve them and file them. We do not act for you, contact your tenant, or take any step in court proceedings on your behalf. The accuracy of each document depends on the information you give us.

Scope

Our guides and documents cover England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different housing law.

Changes in the law

We check our guides against legislation and official guidance and show the date of the last check on each page. The law and court procedures can change, and some measures under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 are being introduced in stages. Always check official sources before you act.

When to get legal advice

Speak to a solicitor if the tenant disputes your claim, raises a counterclaim (for example about disrepair), the tenancy is unusual, or a lot of money is at stake.