Yes, banning no-fault evictions is a good start. But renters are still at the mercy of rogue landlords | Dan Wilson Craw

The renters reform bill is long overdue – but until the rules are enforceable the odds remain stacked against renters

• Dan Wilson Craw is the acting director of Generation Rent

Anyone who has been looking for a new home to rent knows the market is brutal. Navigating mass viewings and intrusive referencing processes, and making agonising decisions on space and location in order to find something in your budget, is exhausting. When you finally sign a tenancy agreement and get hold of the keys, you feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief.

Unfortunately, any sense of security that your home is yours is a mirage. After the initial fixed term of the tenancy, landlords can ask you to leave with only two months’ notice and without specifying a reason.

Dan Wilson Craw is the acting director of Generation Rent

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