Amendments to the Renters Rights Bill being debated in Parliament today.
Include
+ banning rent in advance payments other than payment of initial rent (deposits will not be affected so far as I can see although there is provision for a review of the deposit schemes and requirements)
and
+ change of date when a student can sign a lease
(“Signature of lease for student accommodation Where a tenant meets the student test …, the relevant tenancy agreement may not be signed before 1 March in the year in which the tenancy is intended to take effect.” )
Many, many more amendments and landlords are advised to consider the document here

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