The housing charity Shelter is once again pushing for stronger restrictions on private landlords, arguing that many tenants remain vulnerable despite recent reforms.
Shelter believes that the private rental market still gives too much power to landlords, leaving renters at risk of unfair treatment and insecurity.
The charity has welcomed some of the government’s recent moves, such as proposals to end Section 21 “no fault” evictions. However, it says these steps do not go far enough to protect tenants.
Campaigners argue that too many families are still at risk of eviction without having done anything wrong, which creates instability in their lives.
Shelter is therefore calling for a further clampdown, ensuring that renters have stronger legal protections and a fairer balance of rights compared to landlords.
The group highlights that high rents and limited housing supply already put tenants in a vulnerable position. Stronger safeguards, it argues, are needed to stop exploitation.
One of the main concerns raised is the ability of landlords to raise rents sharply, which can force tenants out without a formal eviction notice.
Shelter suggests that more regulation is needed to prevent rent increases that far outstrip wage growth. They argue that rent rises should be kept reasonable and predictable.
The charity also calls for stricter rules on housing standards. Many renters live in poor-quality homes that fail to meet basic health and safety requirements.
They want local councils to have more power and resources to enforce these standards and take action against landlords who neglect their properties.
Shelter has also raised the issue of affordability. With rental costs consuming a large share of household income, the group says reforms must include fairer rent levels.
In their view, the government should take stronger measures to make renting more affordable, not just more secure.
The debate comes at a time when the private rental sector continues to grow, with more people relying on it for long-term housing.
Campaigners fear that without stricter rules, inequalities between landlords and tenants will only widen in the coming years.
Shelter concludes that while recent reforms are a step in the right direction, much more needs to be done to give renters security, fairness, and dignity in their homes.
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