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The incoming private rented sector (PRS) database has the potential to be far more than a landlord register. If designed well, it could become a practical compliance and communication tool – helping landlords understand their responsibilities, act at the right time and provide safer, better-quality homes.

Earlier this year, TDS launched new research into what drives unintentional non-compliance among landlords and how better support could help them keep pace with changing private rented sector rules. Funded by the Nationwide Foundation and underpinned by behavioural science, the research examines why landlords who want to comply can still be held back by complex rules, unclear guidance or practical barriers.

When the phrase “cost-of-living crisis” emerged in 2021, it suggested a sharp period of hardship followed by a return to normal. Five years on, high rents and household bills have made financial strain a lasting reality for many renters.

The TDS Charitable Foundation welcomes the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee’s report on housing conditions in the private rented sector (PRS), which takes forward many of the recommendations set out in our evidence to the inquiry.

The private rented sector (PRS) is facing one of the most significant periods of change in a generation.

New research from the TDS Charitable Foundation has found that many renters remain unaware of the biggest change to renters’ rights in a generation.

TDS Northern Ireland is proud to fund an important new research project by Housing Rights, exploring the housing advice needs of older private renters across Northern Ireland. The project reflects TDS’ commitment to improving standards in the private rented sector by supporting research and advancing education about housing rights. The findings will help shape the future delivery of Housing Rights services, ensuring they are informed by real experiences and focused on prac

The 1st of May is a historic day for renters and landlords across England, as nearly 40 years of law underpinning the private rented sector comes to an end. Abolishing ‘no fault’ evictions and ending fixed term tenancies should, in principle, make renting fairer and more secure. However, the Government must avoid assuming its work is complete.

As England prepares for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, it does so in the shadow of Scotland’s earlier reforms. Since 2017, Scotland has introduced open-ended tenancies and abolished no-fault evictions – offering a valuable case study in how housing policy changes play out in practice.

The TDS Charitable Foundation has submitted evidence to the Government’s recent call for evidence on housing disrepair claims. Our submission highlights a critical but often overlooked issue in the private rented sector: too few tenants know where to turn when their housing issues aren’t resolved.