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Here is - [Ending A Fixed-Term Tenancy Early - Part II: Unfair Trading Practices](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/fixed/) - This blog post is the second of a three-part series discussing when a tenant of a fixed tenancy may terminate or otherwise set aside a tenancy agreement. This post discusses when a tenant of a fixed-term tenancy may unwind a contract under consumer protection law. The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 prohibits the - [Ending A Fixed-Term Tenancy Early – Part I: Misrepresentation](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/ending-a-fixed-term-tenancy-early-part-i-misrepresentation/) - What is rescission of a tenancy agreement? This blog post is the first of a three-part series discussing when a tenant of a fixed tenancy may terminate or otherwise set aside a tenancy agreement. This post discusses when a tenant of a fixed-term tenancy may rescind a tenancy agreement due to the misrepresentation of a - [Tenancy Deposits Part II](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/tenancy-deposits-part-ii/) - If you have an assured shorthold tenancy, your deposit must be 'protected' in a tenancy deposit scheme (TDP) until you move out of the property. Most private renters have an assured shorthold tenancy. The scheme keeps your money safe and makes sure you get back what you're owed at the end of your tenancy. Your - [Covid-19: Protection for tenants (further update)](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/covid-19-protection-for-tenants-further-update/) - New six-month minimum notice period On 29 August 2020, legislation was introduced to extend the minimum notice period from three months to six months. This means that landlords must now give tenants at least six months’ notice before they can evict, until March 2021. Eviction notices served on and before 28 August are not affected - [Covid-19: Protection for tenants](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/covid-19-protection-for-tenants/) - Covid-19: Protection for tenants Notice period for most tenancies has been extended until 30 September 2020. During this time, landlords must give a minimum of three months notice when asking tenants to leave. Possession proceedings have been suspended until 23 August 2020. This means that if a landlord applied for possession before 27 March 2020, - [Tenancy Deposits – Part I](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/tenancy-deposits-part-i/) - Most private landlords or estate agents managing properties on behalf of landlords, usually ask for a deposit to be paid before you move into a property. What is a tenancy deposit? Tenancy deposits, also known as rent deposits and security deposits, act like a security to cover the landlord in the event that you cause - [Compensation For Delayed Trains](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/compensation-for-delayed-trains/) - Did you know that in the UK, you have the right to a full or partial refund, if your train has been delayed for more than 30 minutes? Yes, that's right and some train companies are even more generous by allowing a delay of at least 15 minutes, for a passenger to claim a refund. Which train - [Tired of your Landlord not doing repairs?](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/tired-of-your-landlord-not-doing-repairs/) - Tenants renting a property (or a room in a shared property), have the legal right to live in a property that is safe and in a good state of repair All private rented properties in England and Wales, must meet the minimum legal health and safety standards, as well as complying with gas, fire and - [Tenancy Agreements](https://unitedlegalaccess.com/tenancy-agreements/) - Does a landlord have to provide a tenancy agreement? A landlord does not legally have to provide a tenant with a written tenancy agreement, although most landlords do. When a tenant is not given a written contract, they can ask for a written statement of the basic terms ofthe agreement. 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