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Top Tenant & Renter Rights in Portsmouth

This page lists 5 businesses that help tenants and landlords in Portsmouth (Hampshire): 1 housing solicitor, 1 letting agent, 1 property manager, 1 housing adviser and 1 surveyor or inspector. Each profile shows the services offered, the office address and how to get in touch.

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5 renting service providers are listed in Portsmouth: 1 housing solicitor, 1 letting agent, 1 property manager, 1 housing adviser and 1 surveyor or inspector. Portsmouth City Council deals with private renting problems such as serious disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction in Portsmouth. For free advice, contact Citizens Advice or Shelter on 0808 800 4444.

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Renting in Portsmouth

The Renters' Rights Act rules for private renting in England apply in Portsmouth, including the end of section 21 "no-fault" evictions from 1 May 2026. Portsmouth City Council deals with private renting problems such as serious disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction in Portsmouth.

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Local help in Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth City Council deals with private renting problems such as serious disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction in Portsmouth.
  • 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 Portsmouth: common questions

How many renting service providers are listed in Portsmouth?

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 Portsmouth?

Start by raising the problem with the landlord or letting agent in writing. Portsmouth City Council deals with private renting problems such as serious disrepair, licensing and illegal eviction in Portsmouth. Free advice is available from Citizens Advice and Shelter's helpline on 0808 800 4444.

Do the Renters' Rights Act rules apply in Portsmouth?

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

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

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 Portsmouth are covered on this site?

You can also browse providers in Brighton, Southampton, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Canterbury and Chichester. Many firms also work outside the town where their office is.

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