Anyone who has attempted to rent in the capital knows of the difficulty of finding somewhere affordable, never mind considering whether or not your flat mates are decent (and as many found during several Covid lockdowns) if you have access to some outdoor space.
Private renters have tended to not have the ear of those in power in the way that landlords have over the years, but London Mayor Sadiq Khan is hoping to change that as he renewed calls for private rent controls in the capital to help tenants cope with the ‘rocketing’ cost of living.
