The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially achieved Royal Assent, marking a historic milestone for those who live and work in the private rented sector (PRS) in England.

TDS has joined over 40 housing sector leaders in signing a letter that calls on the UK Government to unfreeze housing benefit for private renters.

Over a million households in England’s Private Rented Sector live in homes that don’t meet basic health and safety standards[1]. Most landlords and letting agents already provide safe, good-quality homes for their tenants, but poorly maintained properties risk damaging the reputation of the whole sector.