The Renters’ Rights Bill received royal assent yesterday. A package of reforms will now be rolled out in the coming weeks to give private rental tenants greater protection against landlords in England.

The Renters’ Rights Act has abolished section 21 “no fault” evictions and aims to empower tenants to challenge poor conditions and unreasonable rent increases without fear of retaliatory eviction. It will also give renters the right to end tenancies with two months’ notice.