The biggest shake-up to English tenancy law in 30 years started on 1 May. Section 21, fixed terms, rent review clauses: all gone. But your landlord might still be using last year's template. Paste your contract, scan it free, and see exactly where it stands.
The scanner
Free summary plus a count of issues. Detailed report with explanations and information about each clause: £4.99 if you want it.
Tenantory provides general legal information about housing law in England, not legal advice about your specific tenancy. For advice on your situation, contact Shelter free on 0808 800 4444 or a qualified solicitor.
The process
Paste the text of your tenancy agreement, or upload a PDF or DOCX file. Files are processed in your browser, they never leave your device. No account needed.
Every clause is checked against the Renters' Rights Act 2025, Housing Act 1988, Tenant Fees Act 2019, Consumer Rights Act 2015, and related UK legislation.
Get a clear summary with flagged clauses, plain-English explanations, and the exact next step to take for each clause that may need closer attention.
What we check against
In force from 1 May 2026. Abolishes Section 21 evictions, ends fixed-term tenancies, limits rent increases, protects pet requests, and bans discrimination against children or benefit claimants.
Governs assured tenancies, eviction grounds, and notice periods (as amended by the Renters' Rights Act 2025).
Most charges landlords try to add, admin fees, inventory fees, renewal fees, are now restricted under this law.
Protects you from unfair contract terms. Clauses that are heavily one-sided may not be enforceable.
Sets statutory repair obligations landlords cannot shift onto tenants, including structure, plumbing, and heating.
Prohibits discriminatory clauses, including blanket bans on children or certain benefit recipients.
Frequently asked
Is Tenantory legal advice?
No. Tenantory provides legal information based on housing law in England, it highlights clauses that may need closer attention and points you to the relevant legislation. It does not give personalised legal advice, and it is not a substitute for a qualified solicitor. For serious disputes, contact Shelter free on 0808 800 4444 or seek professional legal counsel.
Is my tenancy agreement stored anywhere?
No. Your agreement text is processed in real time and immediately discarded. We do not keep a database of contracts. If you upload a file, the file itself never reaches our servers, text extraction happens entirely in your browser, and only the extracted text is sent for analysis. Full details are in our privacy notice.
What if Tenantory flags something as a concern but my landlord disagrees?
Tenantory highlights clauses that may need closer attention and points to the relevant legislation in England. What you do next depends on your specific situation, and that is where Shelter, Citizens Advice, or a housing solicitor can help. Tenantory provides general information, not advice tailored to your circumstances.
Does this work for tenancies outside England, or for non-AST agreements?
No, Tenantory is currently built specifically for assured shorthold tenancies and the new assured periodic tenancies in England under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland each have separate housing law frameworks: Wales uses occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, Scotland uses Private Residential Tenancies, and Northern Ireland follows the Private Tenancies Act (NI) 2022. Tenantory also does not cover lodger agreements, licences to occupy, commercial leases, or social housing tenancies, which are governed by different legal frameworks. Running a non-English or non-AST agreement through Tenantory could give you misleading results, so we focus on doing one thing properly. For tenancies in Wales contact Shelter Cymru. For Scotland, Shelter Scotland. For Northern Ireland, Housing Rights NI. For lodger or commercial issues, contact Citizens Advice or a qualified solicitor.
Do I get a copy of my report?
Yes. The full detailed report is automatically emailed to the address you use at checkout, so you have a permanent record to reference later or share with Shelter, Citizens Advice, or a solicitor if needed. You can also save or print the on-screen version at any time.
Why is the detailed report paid?
The free scan shows you every issue found in your agreement, counts and titles. For £4.99 you unlock the full plain-English explanation of each issue, what the relevant legislation says about it, and where to find authoritative guidance. That small fee covers the real cost of AI analysis and keeps Tenantory independent and sustainable.