Tenants will see their rights boosted as the government prepares to end no-fault evictions, introduce a national landlords' register and hand down powers to fight unfair rent increases.
The government's Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper, to be introduced in this parliamentary session, will also outlaw landlords or agents banning renting to families with children or those in receipt of benefits.
“No fault” Section 21 evictions that allow landlords to terminate tenancies without giving any reason will be banned.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove, heaped praise on the Mirror's long-running Safe as Houses campaign to boost rights for renters.
