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Published and maintained by the Get Renters Rights teamRules last reviewed How we build these checkers

The checkers are built on real UK housing legislation, not on a chatbot guessing. They're a starting point, not a replacement for a solicitor. Here's how they work, what they cover, and where the limits are.

How it works. Each checker is a rule-based decision tree. When you answer a question, the tool applies the specific statutory test that fits your facts and returns a result tied to the exact section of the law. The legal logic is deterministic - the same answers always produce the same result.

Laws referenced. The core legislation includes the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, the Housing Act 2004, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Protection from Eviction Act 1977, and the Renters' Rights Act 2025 where relevant.

Content review. Public guide pages and checker explanations are sourced from primary legislation, official guidance, and established public advice sources where available. Relevant pages show source lists and review dates.

Limits. The tool gives general legal information, not legal advice. It doesn't cover every edge case (social housing, lodgers, licences, company lets), results depend on the accuracy of your answers, and law and guidance change over time.

When to see a solicitor. If you have a court claim or hearing date, face immediate homelessness or harassment, or the dispute involves large sums, injury, discrimination, or criminal matters, speak to Shelter (0808 800 4444), Citizens Advice, or a housing solicitor.

Designed for clarity and speed. The checkers are built to get you a straight answer in under five minutes, with the statute it rests on and a letter you can actually send. The core tool is free and there's nothing to sign up for.

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

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