All 22 Renting Tools and Checkers

Free checkers, calculators and letter generators for private renting in England. Everything runs in your browser — nothing you type is sent anywhere, and no account is needed.

Not sure which one you need? Start with the Tenancy Type Checker if you are unsure what rules apply, or the Tenant Rights Checker for a broad first review.

Tenant Tools

Rights, tenancy status, notices and everyday renting problems. See the tenant tools hub.

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Tenant Tools

Tenancy Type Checker

Identify whether a tenancy is likely to be assured, private rented, lodger, social housing, or outside the main rules.

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Tenant Tools

Tenant Rights Checker

Answer a few questions to see which private renting rights may apply: tenancy type, rent increases, eviction notices, pets, repairs, deposit protection, discrimination, upfront rent and practical next steps.

Landlord Tools

Compliance, records and responding correctly to tenants. See the landlord tools hub.

Rent & Payments

Rent increases, advance rent, bidding and deposits. See the rent & payments hub.

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Rent & Payments

Advance Rent Checker UK

Check advance rent, holding deposit, tenancy deposit and upfront payment requests across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Rent & Payments

Rent Increase Checker

Check annual rent increase timing, market rent notes, and next steps for tenants and landlords.

Evictions & Notices

Section 8 grounds, notice periods and possession routes. See the evictions & notices hub.

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Evictions & Notices

Eviction Notice Checker

Guide users through the basic checks for a possession notice and where to seek advice.

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Evictions & Notices

Notice Period Calculator

Calculate UK renting notice periods for tenant move-out notices, landlord possession notices, rent increases, pet request deadlines, Information Sheet deadlines, deposit protection and urgent eviction stages.

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Evictions & Notices

Section 21 Status Checker

Explain why Section 21 no-fault eviction notices changed and route users to safer next steps.

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Evictions & Notices

Section 8 Ground Finder

Help landlords and tenants understand possession grounds at a high level without giving legal advice.

Pets in Rented Homes

Pet requests, refusals, damage and insurance. See the pets in rented homes hub.

Repairs & Standards

Repairs, hazards, safety and property condition. See the repairs & standards hub.

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Repairs & Standards

Repair Duty Checker

Help tenants organise repair issues, evidence, and escalation routes.

Compliance & Enforcement

Council enforcement, redress, licensing and records. See the compliance & enforcement hub.

Letters & Templates

Generators and ready-to-adapt written communication. See the letters & templates hub.

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Letters & Templates

Evidence Log Builder

Help renters and landlords organise messages, dates, photos, and documents into a clear timeline.

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Letters & Templates

Move-Out Notice Generator

Generate a tenant move-out notice draft with dates and forwarding address placeholders.

Renting tools FAQs

Get clear answers to the most common renting tools questions, including free renting tools, eviction notice checker and rent increase checker.

What does our renting tools index cover?

Our renting tools index explains the full set of free renting checkers and generators in plain English. It sets out what applies, who it applies to and how it connects to the rest of the site, including the pages on eviction notice checker and rent increase checker. People usually reach our renting tools index after searching for free renting tools or renting checkers UK, so it is written to answer those questions directly rather than to restate boilerplate.

Pro tip: if you need something specific from our renting tools index, use your browser’s find function — the headings are written around issue spotting and Renters’ Rights Act.

Who does our renting tools index apply to?

Our renting tools index applies to everyone who uses this site: private renters, landlords, letting agents, guarantors, advisers and anyone reading a guide or running a checker. It matters most if you are relying on the site for the full set of free renting checkers and generators, or if you want to understand how rent increase checker and deposit protection checker are handled before you act on anything you read here.

Pro tip: if you are unsure whether our renting tools index covers your situation, ask before you rely on it rather than after.

How often is our renting tools index reviewed and updated?

Our renting tools index is reviewed on a regular cycle and updated whenever the underlying law, official guidance or site practice changes. Updates are checked against primary sources rather than secondary commentary, and material changes are noted on the page. Where something about deposit protection checker or assured periodic tenancy has recently changed, our renting tools index says what applied before and what applies now.

Pro tip: note the review date if you are quoting our renting tools index in a complaint, letter or formal response.

How do I ask a question or raise an issue about our renting tools index?

Use the contact page to raise anything about our renting tools index, including a correction, a broken link, an accessibility barrier or a question about the full set of free renting checkers and generators. Give the page address and, if you are reporting an error, the official source you think is correct — that makes it far quicker to verify. Questions about notice period calculator or letter generators are answered by pointing you to the relevant guide or checker rather than by giving advice on your individual case.

Pro tip: include the exact wording you are querying and the date you read it; pages covering possession grounds are updated as guidance changes.

What related searches does our renting tools index answer, such as “renting calculators UK” or “free renting tools UK”?

Our renting tools index is written to answer the questions people actually search for, including “renting calculators UK”, “free renting tools UK”, “renting checkers online” and “tenant tools England”. Those searches usually come down to the same underlying question about the full set of free renting checkers and generators. The page also covers the neighbouring points on letter generators and eviction notice checker, so you should not need to open three separate pages to get a straight answer.

Pro tip: if your exact wording is not covered, search the site for free renting tools or renting checkers UK and open the closest guide or checker.

Does our renting tools index change my legal rights as a renter or landlord?

No. Our renting tools index describes how this site works and what you can expect from it. It does not change, replace or limit any statutory right or obligation, and nothing on this site is legal advice. Your rights on matters such as eviction notice checker and rent increase checker come from legislation and official guidance, which every relevant page cites. For a live dispute, deadline or safety issue, contact Shelter, Citizens Advice, a housing solicitor or your local council.

Pro tip: keep a dated copy of anything you rely on from this site, including the review date and the official source it cites.

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