Housing and renting documents
Housing paperwork often carries dates that matter. These guides explain what each document is, what it does and does not do on its own, and where to find free specialist help if you need it.
Guides in this category
Section 21 notice explained
What a section 21 notice is, how much notice a landlord must give, when a section 21 is invalid, what happens after it expires, and where UK tenants can get free help.
Read guideSection 8 notice explained
What a section 8 notice means, the grounds a landlord can use, how long the notice period is, how it differs from a section 21, and where UK tenants can get free help.
Read guideRent increase notice explained
What a rent increase notice is, the different ways a landlord can propose an increase, what to check on the notice and where to get free housing advice.
Read guideUnderstanding a tenancy agreement
What to check in a modern assured tenancy under the Renters' Rights Act 2025: rent, deposit, notice, repairs, pets and the end of fixed terms and Section 21. Plain-English guide from ClariDoc.
Read guideUnderstanding a mortgage offer
How to read a mortgage offer: rate, term, fees, conditions and offer expiry. Plain-English guide from ClariDoc.
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