Help
Help & official routes
Where to get free, qualified help and which official route applies when something goes wrong. England only.
Last reviewed 16 June 2026. The law (including the staged rollout of the Renters' Rights Act 2025) can change — always verify the current position on GOV.UK.
Common questions
How private are my records?
Your records are private to your account and protected by row-level security, so no other user can ever see them. Photos are kept in a private store and shown only to you through short-lived links. You can export or permanently delete everything at any time from your account.
Can I use this in a deposit dispute or tribunal?
You can attach your evidence bundle to a deposit-scheme adjudication or a tribunal claim yourself. TenantProof helps you keep a clear, dated record — it does not give legal advice, does not represent you, and does not guarantee any outcome. For advice on your specific situation, contact Shelter or Citizens Advice.
Will my landlord or agent know I'm using it?
No. TenantProof never contacts anyone on your behalf. The template letters are starting points that you review, edit and send yourself.
What if I don't have all my photos yet?
Start with whatever you have — even a few dated photos and notes are far better than relying on memory. You can keep adding to a tenancy over time, and the evidence-strength meter shows what to add next.
What happens to my data if I lose my phone?
Your records are stored in your account, not only on your device, so a lost or broken phone doesn't lose your evidence. You stay in control and can download all of your data or delete your account whenever you want.
What does it cost?
It's free to build your records and export a basic PDF evidence bundle. A one-off £12 Dispute Pack adds pre-filled letters and a step-by-step guide for a deposit dispute. There's no subscription.
Free, qualified help
Good first stops for advice on any renting problem.
- Shelter
Free housing advice and a helpline. Good first stop for serious or urgent housing problems.
- Citizens Advice
Free, independent advice on renting, deposits, repairs and complaints.
- GOV.UK — Private renting
The official guide to your rights and responsibilities as a private renter in England.
Deposit protection schemes
If you have a dispute about your deposit, these schemes offer free dispute resolution.
- Deposit Protection Service (DPS)
One of the three government-approved deposit protection schemes.
- mydeposits
A government-approved deposit protection scheme.
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)
A government-approved deposit protection scheme.
Letting-agent redress schemes
Letting agents must belong to one of these. You can escalate after the agent's own complaints process.
- The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
A redress scheme letting agents may belong to. You can escalate here after the agent's own complaints process.
- Property Redress Scheme (PRS)
Another redress scheme letting agents may belong to. Check which scheme your agent is a member of.
Other official routes
Tribunals and your local council can act on certain issues.
- First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)
Decides certain disputes between landlords and tenants in England, such as some deposit and standards issues.
- Your local council (private renting team)
Councils can act on serious disrepair and hazards. Find yours via GOV.UK.
Renting outside England?
TenantProof's templates and routes are written for England. If you rent in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, the law differs — these are the right national bodies to go to.
- Shelter Scotland
Free housing advice for renters in Scotland, where tenancy law and deposit schemes differ from England.
- mygov.scot — Renting
Official guidance for private tenants in Scotland.
- Shelter Cymru
Free housing advice for renters in Wales.
- Rent Smart Wales
Landlord and agent registration and licensing for Wales — useful when checking who you rent from.
- Housing Rights (Northern Ireland)
Free housing advice for renters in Northern Ireland.
- nidirect — Private tenancies
Official guidance for private tenants in Northern Ireland.