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.

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.

The TDS Charitable Foundation was pleased to give evidence to the London Assembly Housing Committee on implementing and monitoring the Renters’ Rights Act in the capital.