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RESOURCE LIBRARY

Trusted external resources

A handpicked library of trusted external resources for landlords, tenants, and social housing providers.

Each link takes you directly to a reputable source of guidance, forms, and legislation to help you manage tenancy issues confidently and lawfully.

🏠 For Tenants

1. Shelter – Housing Advice
Comprehensive guides on repairs, deposits, eviction, and tenants’ rights.
🔗 shelter.org.uk

2. Citizens Advice – Renting and Housing
Clear, practical advice on tenancy agreements, repairs, rent increases, and eviction.
🔗 citizensadvice.org.uk

3. GOV.UK – Private Renting
Official government information on rights and responsibilities for tenants and landlords.
🔗 gov.uk/private-renting

4. Ombudsman Services – Housing
Guidance on resolving complaints about landlords, letting agents, or housing associations.
🔗 housing-ombudsman.org.uk

5. Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes
Check where your deposit is protected or raise a dispute:

🧾 For Landlords

1. GOV.UK – Landlord Responsibilities
Government guidance on legal duties, safety checks, and managing tenancies.
🔗 gov.uk/renting-out-a-property

2. National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)
Professional body offering advice, training, templates, and legal updates.
🔗 nrla.org.uk

3. Propertymark Resources
Industry standards, updates, and best practice for landlords and agents.
🔗 propertymark.co.uk

4. RICS – Residential Standards and Guidance
Technical and procedural guidance on housing conditions, valuations, and disrepair.
🔗 rics.org – Residential Resources

5. The Property Ombudsman
Dispute resolution service for landlords and agents.
🔗 tpos.co.uk

🏢 For Social Housing Providers

1. Regulator of Social Housing
Standards, regulatory codes, and updates for registered providers.
🔗 gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing

2. Housing Ombudsman – Guidance and Case Studies
Insight into complaint handling and maladministration findings.
🔗 housing-ombudsman.org.uk

3. Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
Policy updates, training, and professional resources for the housing sector.
🔗 cih.org

4. Social Housing White Paper Resources
Government framework on tenant empowerment and accountability.
🔗 gov.uk – Social Housing White Paper

5. Homes England – Affordable Housing and Development
Funding, compliance, and guidance for registered providers.
🔗 homesengland.gov.uk

⚖️ Legislation and Legal Reference

1. Housing Act 1985, 1988, 2004
Key Acts regulating tenancies, disrepair, and housing standards.
🔗 legislation.gov.uk

2. Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Defines obligations for repairs and maintenance.
🔗 legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/70

3. Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
Tenant rights regarding safe and habitable homes.
🔗 legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/34

4. Civil Procedure Rules – Housing Disrepair Claims
Guidance on pre-action protocol and case management.
🔗 https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil

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