Head and shoulders shot of student Eddie Lever in a black T shirt, sitting on a sofa in a living roomImage source, Eddie Lever
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Eddie Lever was able to leave his tenancy more easily because of the Renters' Rights Act

ByBecky MortonPolitical reporter
  • Published11 minutes ago

When the Renters' Rights Act came into force in May it was described as the biggest change for tenants in England in a generation, giving more stability and security to the millions of people who rent from private landlords.

The legislation has also prompted a shake-up of the student rental market, which has posed challenges for landlords as it allows people to leave a tenancy rather than being tied in for the full academic year.