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Contract Analysis for London

Review Your Contract in London — UK Law, AI Precision

Whether it's an Assured Shorthold Tenancy in Zone 2, an employment contract in the City, or a service agreement in Canary Wharf — our three AI agents check your contract against UK law and uncover hidden risks in seconds.

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Contracts in London: What You Need to Know

London is the most expensive rental market in the UK, with average Zone 1–2 rents exceeding £2,000 per month for a one-bedroom flat. Every clause in your tenancy agreement matters — from deposit protection under the Housing Act 2004 to Section 21 'no-fault' eviction notices, which are set to be abolished under the Renters Reform Bill. Understanding your Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) is essential before signing.

Beyond housing, London's economy generates millions of employment contracts each year across finance, tech, and creative industries. The Employment Rights Act 1996 sets minimum standards for notice periods, unfair dismissal protection, and redundancy pay — but many London contracts include complex restrictive covenants and non-compete clauses that may not be enforceable under common law.

Our AI understands London-specific issues: the Tenant Fees Act 2019 that bans most letting fees, deposit caps at five weeks' rent, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requiring landlords to keep properties in repair, and UK GDPR requirements for how employers handle your personal data. Whether you rent in Hackney or work in Mayfair, we flag what matters.

Rechtssystem: Common Law (Common Law)

English contract law is based on Common Law principles — offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.

Contract Act 1999Housing Act 1988Employment Rights Act 1996UK GDPR

How to Review Your Contract in London

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Upload your contract

PDF, photo or scan — even paper contracts are recognised.

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3 AI agents analyse

Defender, Reviewer and Negotiator check against UK law — with legal references.

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Traffic light report

Risk score, flagged clauses with legal references, and negotiation tips.

What Our AI Finds in Your London Contract

Unlawful letting fees banned by the Tenant Fees Act 2019
Missing deposit protection under Housing Act 2004
Invalid Section 21 eviction notices
Non-compliant break clauses in Assured Shorthold Tenancies
Unfair restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Excessive notice periods beyond Employment Rights Act 1996 minimums
UK GDPR violations in data processing clauses
Hidden liability exclusions breaching the Consumer Rights Act 2015

Frequently Asked Questions — Contracts in London

Which law applies to my London tenancy agreement?

Most London tenancies are Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) governed by the Housing Act 1988. Your deposit must be protected in a government-approved scheme within 30 days. The Tenant Fees Act 2019 prohibits most letting agent fees, and deposits are capped at five weeks' rent. Our AI checks all of this automatically.

Can ContractsGuard check London employment contracts?

Yes — our AI analyses employment contracts against the Employment Rights Act 1996, checking notice periods, holiday entitlement (minimum 28 days including bank holidays), sick pay, restrictive covenants, and whether your contract complies with the Equality Act 2010.

What is a Section 21 notice and should I worry about it?

A Section 21 notice is a 'no-fault' eviction mechanism allowing landlords to end an AST with two months' notice. However, it is invalid if your deposit was not properly protected, if the property lacks an EPC or gas safety certificate, or if you were charged banned fees. Our AI flags these protections. The Renters Reform Bill aims to abolish Section 21 entirely.

How much does a contract review cost?

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