The government could be set to ban a key area of exploitation by dodgy landlords for tenants.
The legislation, set to be published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, is aimed at providing "the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in 30 years".
Labour's Shadow Housing Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "More security for renters is welcome, but action is needed now, not after yet another consultation. While the government has dithered and delayed, rents and evictions have shot up.
