Rental revolution comes into effect with ‘biggest changes for a generation’

The changes will affect all tenants in England, even those already in a contract (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Landlords across England could face a deluge of tenants handing in their notice today as a law scrapping fixed-term rental contracts comes into effect.

The Renters’ Rights Act also brings an end to no-fault evictions, meaning landlords can only boot people out of their properties with a justifiable reason such as rent being in arrears.

According to campaigners and the government, May Day marks the ‘biggest set of changes for renters in a generation’.

All fixed-term ‘assured short...