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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Tenants to get new rights to challenge ‘unscrupulous landlords’ on rent hikes and shoddy homes

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Tenants will gain new rights to challenge “unscrupulous landlords” who ramp up rents or force them to live in shoddy homes, through fresh legislation.

The Renters Reform Bill will also stop them from being locked into fixed-term tenancies and – after a three-year delay – end the scandal of no-fault evictions, ministers say.

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