Specialists for Tenants — We Never Act for Landlords

Has Your Landlord
Broken the Law?
Claim What You're Owed.

We help private tenants across five London boroughs claim thousands of pounds from landlords who have broken housing law. Start with a free check — no cost, no obligation, results within one working day.

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✓ Free initial assessment
✓ No win, no fee on most cases
✓ Tenants only — never landlords
✓ Results within one working day
What Could You Recover?
Example claim values
Deposit never protected
£2,000 deposit · maximum penalty + return
£8,000
Unlicensed Newham property
£1,600/month · 12 months RRO
£19,200
Unlicensed Islington HMO
£900/month · 10 months RRO
£9,000
Deposit + RRO combined
Both claims pursued simultaneously
£26k+
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Illustrative only — actual amounts vary by case

3×
Maximum deposit penalty
the court can award
12
Months of rent recoverable
via Rent Repayment Order
6 yrs
Limitation period for
deposit compensation claims
£0
Upfront cost on
no-win, no-fee cases
What We Do

Two Ways We Help Tenants Claim

Click a service below to find out if you qualify and how much you could recover

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Rent Deposit Compensation

Claim up to 3× your deposit

Your landlord had 30 days to protect your deposit in a government-approved scheme and give you the right paperwork. If they failed — even by a single day — you can claim a court-ordered penalty of 1 to 3 times your deposit.

This applies even after you have left. Even if your deposit was returned.

Find out if I qualify
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Rent Repayment Orders

Claim back up to 12 months rent

If your landlord rented the property without the correct licence — mandatory HMO, additional HMO, or selective — you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal to recover up to 12 months of rent you have already paid.

All five boroughs we serve have local licensing schemes beyond national rules. Many tenants qualify without knowing it.

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Where We Work

We Serve Five London Boroughs

Select your borough to see local licensing details and how we can help

Tower Hamlets
of households are private renters — the highest in London
Bethnal Green · Whitechapel · Bow · Poplar · Mile End
Hackney
of average earnings consumed by rent
Dalston · Shoreditch · Clapton · Homerton · Stoke Newington
Islington
of residents in rented accommodation
Finsbury Park · Angel · Archway · Holloway · Highbury
Newham
selective licensing — virtually every landlord needs a licence
Stratford · Forest Gate · Plaistow · Canning Town · East Ham
Haringey
of average earnings consumed by rent
Tottenham · Wood Green · Seven Sisters · Hornsey
Simple Process

How We Handle Your Case

We take care of everything. You do not need to deal with your landlord or go to court yourself.

1

Free Assessment

We check your deposit status across all three government schemes and your landlord's licence position in your borough. Free, within one working day.

2

Clear Advice

We explain exactly what claims you may have, realistic recovery estimates, and what the process looks like. No jargon. No pressure.

3

We Handle Communications

We manage all correspondence with your landlord on your behalf and keep you updated throughout. No win, no fee on most cases.

4

Legal Support If Needed

If your case needs to go further, we refer you to our regulated partner solicitors.

Why RentLaw

On Your Side.
Every Step of the Way.

We are specialist tenant claims advisers who focus exclusively on helping private renters across five London boroughs get what they are legally owed.

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Tenants Only — Always

We never act for landlords or letting agents. There is no conflict of interest. Our only focus is helping you claim what you are owed.

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Deep Borough Knowledge

We know the licensing schemes in every area we cover in detail — and we check the registers for every client, at no charge, as standard.

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No Win, No Fee

No upfront cost. No hidden charges. On most cases, you only pay if your claim succeeds.

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Legal Support When Needed

If your case needs to go further, we refer you to our regulated partner solicitors.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started

I no longer have my tenancy agreement. Can I still claim?+
Yes. We check the deposit protection registers and licensing records ourselves — at no charge. A tenancy agreement is helpful but not essential. Bank statements, emails, and correspondence can all support your claim.
Can I claim after I have already moved out?+
Yes. For deposit claims you have six years from the date of the breach. For Rent Repayment Orders, you must apply within 12 months of the landlord's offence. Get in touch and we will tell you exactly what is still open for you.
Can I claim both deposit compensation and a Rent Repayment Order?+
Yes — these are completely separate remedies. Many of our clients pursue both at the same time. We assess all potential claims as part of your free initial assessment.
Do I need to go to court?+
No. We manage all correspondence with your landlord on your behalf. If your case needs to go further, we refer you to our regulated partner solicitors.
Does my nationality or immigration status affect my rights?+
Not at all. All assured shorthold tenants in England have the same legal rights regardless of nationality, immigration status, or student status.
How long does the process take?+
Most cases settle at the letter stage and resolve in two to four months. Where proceedings are needed, the typical timeline is four to nine months. We update you at every step.

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Free assessment · No win, no fee on most cases

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