Tenant Fees Act 2019 | ConsumerWise

What this law does

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 restricts what landlords and letting agents can require tenants and prospective tenants to pay in England. It also matters when a tenant asks to leave early and the landlord seeks an early-termination payment.

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Official sourcelegislation.gov.uk

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Important provisions

The parts most likely to matter in ConsumerWise housing disputes

This is a practical selection, not a substitute for reading the full legislation. Commencement, amendments, transitional rules, territory and the exact tenancy type can change the position.

Statutory provision

Sch.1 para.2

Tenancy deposits

Sets the permitted-payment framework and statutory deposit cap.

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Statutory provision

Sch.1 para.7

Early termination requested by the tenant

Limits a tenant-requested early-termination payment by reference to landlord loss and reasonable agent costs.

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ConsumerWise guidance

See how these provisions work in real disputes

Tenant fees & prohibited chargesOpen ConsumerWise guidance →Holding depositsOpen ConsumerWise guidance →Ending a tenancy early by agreementOpen ConsumerWise guidance →Tenancy deposits & protectionOpen ConsumerWise guidance →

Official legislation

Check the current statutory text

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