Service
Tenancy agreement review for UK student renters
Most tenancy agreements signed before May 2026 contain clauses that the Renters' Rights Act 2025 made unenforceable. MyCaseworks reviews your agreement clause by clause against the Act, flags unenforceable terms, checks deposit protection, and verifies Ground 4A notice compliance for student HMOs. You receive a summary memo with every flagged clause, the relevant statute, and what to ask your landlord to change before you sign.
Reviewed by MyCaseworks Editorial. An SRA-regulated solicitor review program is under development; until then, this is editorial review citing the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), and the Tenant Fees Act 2019 — not legal advice.
What is included
- Clause-by-clause review against the Renters' Rights Act 2025
- Flag of unenforceable clauses: fixed-term provisions, Section 21 references, unilateral rent increases
- Deposit protection scheme verification (TDS, MyDeposits, or DPS)
- Prescribed-information check: did you receive the required document within 30 days?
- Ground 4A applicability check for student-let HMOs
- Summary memo with flagged clauses, statutory references, and recommended changes
- Optional live consultation (Enhanced tier) to discuss negotiation strategy
Pricing — compare all tiers
Basic
$99–$199
Clause-by-clause scan against the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Flag of unenforceable clauses, deposit-protection check, and written summary. No solicitor review.
Essential
$299–$499
Adds detailed annotation of each flagged clause with statutory reference and recommended alternative language. Ground 4A applicability check for student HMOs. Standard turnaround on the Essential tier is 5 business days.
Enhanced
$599–$899
Essential + live consultation to discuss flagged clauses and negotiation strategy with your landlord or agent. Best for tenancies with multiple high-risk clauses or disputed terms.
Full refund terms at /refund-policy/.
How it works
- Upload your tenancy agreement and any correspondence with your landlord or agent.
- We confirm scope and check whether your property is a student HMO (affects Ground 4A analysis).
- Our reviewer scans every clause against the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and writes a summary memo.
- You receive the annotated agreement and summary at the email you provided.
Who reviews your agreement
Reviewed by MyCaseworks Editorial. An SRA-regulated solicitor review program is under development; until those programs launch, tenancy agreement review is editorial-only. The review cites the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), and the Tenant Fees Act 2019. For legal advice on a specific tenancy dispute, retain a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this service cover Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland?
- No. This review is for England only. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 applies to assured shorthold tenancies in England. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have their own tenancy regimes with different rules. If you rent in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, this review will not address the specific statutes that apply to your tenancy.
- What happens if my agreement contains clauses that the Renters' Rights Act 2025 made unenforceable?
- We flag every clause that is no longer enforceable under the Act — including fixed-term clauses, Section 21 eviction provisions, and unilateral rent-increase clauses. We explain why each clause is unenforceable and what the correct process is (for example, rent increases now require a Section 13 notice with a tribunal challenge period). You can use our summary to negotiate with your landlord or agent before signing.
- Will you check whether my deposit is protected?
- Yes. We verify that your deposit is protected with a government-approved scheme (TDS, MyDeposits, or DPS) and that you have received the prescribed information document within 30 days of payment. If either is missing, we flag it and explain the compensation route you may be entitled to under the Housing Act 2004 (as amended).
- What is Ground 4A and does it apply to my tenancy?
- Ground 4A is a new possession ground introduced by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. It allows landlords of student-let HMOs to end a tenancy at the end of an academic year, but only if specific notice and evidence requirements are met. We check whether your tenancy agreement references Ground 4A correctly and whether the notice period and timing comply with the Act.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. This is editorial review of your tenancy agreement against the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the Housing Act 1988 (as amended), and the Tenant Fees Act 2019. We flag clauses, cite the relevant statute, and explain the risk — but we do not provide legal advice on your specific dispute. An SRA-regulated solicitor review program is under development; until then, for legal advice on a specific dispute, retain a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
What happens after you book
- Upload the tenancy agreement or notice and any deposit protection certificate.
- We flag unenforceable or high-risk clauses and suggest negotiation language.
- You receive a written report within the tier turnaround.
When this service is not the right fit
- You need a solicitor to issue formal proceedings in court.
- The property is outside the jurisdictions we currently review (confirm at intake).
Free procedural guides first
Many applicants only need a clear checklist. Read these free owners before you pay for a review.
- Renters’ Rights for international students
2026 tenancy framework for students.
- Deposit dispute letter 2026
When the agreement and deposit protection collide.
- Template: deposit dispute letter
Annotated letter structure.
Official sources
Fees, forms, and eligibility change. Confirm rules on first-party government sites. Our reviews are educational document support, not a guarantee of any visa or permit outcome.