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Responding to the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, Dr Maya Singer Hobbs, senior research fellow at IPPR, said:

“The Renters’ Rights Act marks a long-overdue rebalancing of power between landlords and renters. Measures such as ending no-fault evictions, improving quality standards, and making it easier to challenge unfair rent increases will bring greater security and fairness to millions of households across the country.

“But this reform does not yet go far enough in tackling the biggest pressure facing renters: the cost of renting itself. Affordability remains a defining challenge in the private rented sector, and without action to address it, many will continue to feel the squeeze. The government should build on this progress by exploring options for how to better limit rent increases and provide renters with the long-term stability they need."

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Dr Maya Singer Hobbs is available for interview

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NOTES TO EDITORS

IPPR is the UK’s most influential think tank, with alumni in Downing Street, the cabinet and parliament. We are the ideas factory behind many of the current government’s flagship policies, including changes to fiscal rules, the creation of a National Wealth Fund, GB Energy, devolution, and reforms to the NHS. IPPR is an independent charity which has seconded staff to government departments including DHSC and DESNZ to support ministers on crucial policies such as the 10-year health plan and the industrial strategy: www.ippr.org