The Tenants Voice is an editorial publication covering tenant rights, landlord obligations, and UK housing law in plain English. We were founded in 2012 and have been quoted by The Guardian, the BBC, Wikipedia, and a range of consumer-finance publications.
What we cover
- Tenant rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Housing Act 2004, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Tenant Fees Act 2019, the Deregulation Act 2015, and the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
- Deposit protection and disputes (TDS, MyDeposits, DPS).
- Eviction notices, possession claims, and the abolition of Section 21 under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
- Housing disrepair and damp/mould, Awaab's Law, and the extension of the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector.
- HMO licensing (mandatory, additional, selective) and landlord compliance.
- Council and housing-association complaints procedures, including the role of the Housing Ombudsman.
- Regulatory data on the largest UK landlords - Housing Ombudsman decisions, severe maladministration findings, Regulator of Social Housing governance and viability grades.
Our editorial team
Articles are produced by our named editorial team. See our editorial standards for detail on how we write and source content. Editor profiles are at authors.
What we are not
The Tenants Voice is not a firm of solicitors. We do not provide legal advice. We do not represent tenants or landlords in disputes. We are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Solicitors Regulation Authority. See our disclaimer for the full statement.
Contact
Editorial and reader queries: see the contact page.
Last reviewed: 30 April 2026.