Renters' Rights Bill: how landmark reforms to end no-fault evictions will affect you

The long-awaited bill will return to the House of Commons for its final stages in September, with amendments relating to pet insurance being proposed?

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The controversial Renters Rights’ Bill has passed through the House of Lords and could hit the statute books by September but there are warnings that it could leave some tenants, as well as landlords, in an even worse position.

The Renters’ Rights Bill will introduce a ban on no-fault evictions and in-tenancy rent rises in England. Banning fixed-term tenancies and limiting advance rental payments to one month will also be among the key changes.

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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.