How are landlords regulated? What are the rights of private tenants? What are the legal rights of the homeless?
Since 1978, this Manual has been guiding practitioners through all aspects of housing law. Key topics covered include the regulation of landlords, security of tenure and eviction, rent control, disrepair, anti-social behaviour and domestic breakdown.
The 12th Edition has been updated to include:
- Renters' Rights Act 2025
- Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023
The Manual is the definitive guide for practitioners, local government, housing associations, advice agencies and students.
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Andrew Arden KC is the former head of Arden Chambers and is a prolific legal writer.

Andrew Dymond is a barrister specialising in local government law and housing and property law at 4-5 Gray's Inn Square.