With September marking the beginning of the new academic year, most students will now be settled into their accommodation for the year and beginning their studies at universities across the country.
However, with demand for affordable housing increasing, some students must commute to university from their hometowns, couch surf, or even turn down their university offer as they simply cannot find a place to live.
The Renters (Reform) Bill aims to reform the private rented housing sector and deliver a much-needed overhaul of housing legislation. The Bill offers new protections to renters, while also granting new powers to landlords. Some of its key provisions include the ending of no-fault evictions and the ban of fixed-term tenancy agreements for all privately rented properties.
