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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Landlords in England face ban on ‘outrageous’ upfront charges

A member of the public looks at houses for sale and let in the window of an estate agents
The bill also aims to ban no-fault evictions and make it easier for tenants to demand prompt repairs from their landlords. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

Landlords in England would be banned from charging more than a month’s rent upfront under changes MPs are due to vote on on Tuesday.

Angela Rayner, the housing secretary, has amended her renters’ rights bill to limit the amount of money property owners can demand before a tenant moves in, as part of a package of new protections for those in rented accommodation.

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