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Top Tenant & Renter Rights in London

London has the largest private rented sector in the country, and the rules differ in small but important ways from one borough to the next. Each of the 32 London boroughs and the City of London deals with disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction for homes in its own area, and many boroughs run additional or selective licensing schemes for private landlords.

Quick answer

5 renting service providers are listed in London: 1 housing solicitor, 1 letting agent, 1 property manager, 1 housing adviser and 1 surveyor or inspector. In London, the council for the borough where the rented home is deals with disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction. For free advice, contact Citizens Advice or Shelter on 0808 800 4444.

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Renting in London

The businesses listed here include housing solicitors near London Bridge, a Battersea letting branch, a block management company in Vauxhall, chartered surveyors in the City and a charity that supports Londoners on low incomes. Use the borough pages to find help close to the home you rent.

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Local help in London

  • In London, the council for the borough where the rented home is deals with disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction.
  • Citizens Advice gives free, confidential advice on renting, benefits and debt.
  • Shelter's free housing helpline is 0808 800 4444.
  • Check solicitors on the SRA register before you instruct them.

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Tenant and renter rights in London: common questions

How many renting service providers are listed in London?

5 are listed at the moment: 1 housing solicitor, 1 letting agent, 1 property manager, 1 housing adviser and 1 surveyor or inspector. The list updates as providers join or update their details.

Who do I contact about a problem with a private landlord in London?

Start by raising the problem with the landlord or letting agent in writing. In London, the council for the borough where the rented home is deals with disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction. Free advice is available from Citizens Advice and Shelter's helpline on 0808 800 4444.

Do the Renters' Rights Act rules apply in London?

The Renters' Rights Act rules for private renting in England apply in London, including the end of section 21 "no-fault" evictions from 1 May 2026.

How can I check a solicitor or letting agent in London?

Check solicitors on the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Letting and managing agents in England must belong to a redress scheme, so ask which one and check its member list. Ask for fees and terms in writing before you agree to anything.

Which areas near London are covered on this site?

You can also browse providers in Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth, Westminster, South East England and South West England. Many firms also work outside the town where their office is.

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