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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.