Renters will be given new rights against bad landlords, King Charles confirmed today.
Watered down Bill to be carried through parliament
At the State Opening of Parliament, the monarch announced that the Renters' Reform Bill will be carried through parliament ahead of the next year's general election.
Delay in ban on "no fault" rental evictions
Last month Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced he'll delay a long-promised ban on "no fault" rental evictions AGAIN after dozens of Tory MP landlords threatened a major rebellion.
Labour accuses ministers of doing a "grubby deal"
Labour has accused ministers of doing a "grubby deal" with landlord MPs and "betraying renters".
Introduction of a new ombudsman
A new Private Renters' Ombudsman will be created to help private renters and landlords settle disputes quickly.
Digital 'property portal'
The Government will introduce a new online portal to help landlords understand and comply with their responsibilities.
Legal right to request a pet
Tenants will be given the right to request a pet in their house.
Landlords given rights to evict anti-social tenants
The Bill will give landlords more rights to evict anti-social tenants.
Increase in rent notice periods
Notice periods for rent increases will be doubled from one month to two months.
Illegal to impose blanket bans on renting
The Bill will see a blanket ban on renting to families with children or those receiving benefits made illegal.
Ending the use of rent review clauses
Under the Bill, rent review clauses in contracts will be abolished.
Move to single system of periodic tenancies
All tenants will be able to leave poor quality housing without having to continue paying rent.
Campaigners have welcomed the "once-in-a-generation" announcement from the Government.
