Citizens Advice regularly publishes policy research on issues affecting clients of our service. We use this evidence to campaign for changes in policies and services.
Our policy work in this area covers issues with the social and private rented sector, mortgages and rent arrears.
Dydd Iau, 15 Mehefin 2023
After four years the renters reform bill has finally been announced. The bill has the potential to rebalance the private rented sector, but if key loopholes aren’t closed it could fail to protect renters.
Dydd Mercher, 13 Ebrill 2022
We asked tenants what they wanted from the upcoming Renters Reform Bill. They told us that addressing insecurity was key to meaningful reform.
Dydd Iau, 17 Mawrth 2022
For most people, the 'cost of living crisis' means an increase in energy bills, and with good reason. But there’s another essential cost that is also likely to be impacted: rent.
Dydd Gwener, 26 Mawrth 2021
The insecurity, unaffordability and disrepair of tenancies reported by private renters during the pandemic existed beforehand and will persist after restrictions are lifted. These issues must be addressed by the upcoming Renters Reform bill.
Dydd Mawrth, 5 Ionawr 2021
Many private renters have lost income due to coronavirus, meaning half a million are behind on their rent. Without support renters face unmanageable debt and the threat of eviction.
Dydd Gwener, 11 Hydref 2019
Abolishing section 21 grounds for possession is a welcome step to increase security for private renters, but needs to be implemented without disadvantaging them
Dydd Gwener, 11 Hydref 2019
This paper sets out how a publicly accessible national landlord and property register could work in practice. It forms Citizens Advice’s response to the government’s consultation on the rogue landlord database reform.
Dydd Mawrth, 25 Mehefin 2019
Regulation and enforcement in the private rented sector is patchy and confusing for both tenants and landlords. A national housing body should be established to set consistent standards, providing more protection for tenants and making it easier for landlords to do their jobs.
Dydd Mawrth, 22 Ionawr 2019
Current court systems are inaccessible, and changes to legal aid have made this worse. MHCLG’s proposed reforms could leave these barriers unresolved.
Dydd Mercher, 26 Medi 2018
Previous efforts to prevent retaliatory eviction have failed - greater security for private renters in England is needed.
Dydd Llun, 16 Ebrill 2018
The government has proposed to introduce an ombudsman for private landlords. This report shows how to make this work in practice.
Dydd Iau, 13 Gorffennaf 2017
It’s currently too difficult for tenants to get disrepair fixed. The private rented sector needs stronger consumer rights and better enforcement.
Dydd Iau, 1 Mehefin 2017
Citizens Advice’s response to DCLG’s consultation on banning letting agent fees to tenants.
Dydd Mercher, 23 Rhagfyr 2015
Our research showing the number of households earning more than £30,000 a year renting unsafe homes with a "category 1" hazard.
Dydd Mercher, 5 Awst 2015
How many private renters could get caught up in repossessions as interest rates rise?
Dydd Mawrth, 16 Mehefin 2015
Eight local Citizens Advice studies of housing market failures around England and Wales.
Dydd Iau, 28 Mai 2015
Citizens Advice report on how England moved from secure family homes towards rundown rentals.
Dydd Gwener, 27 Mawrth 2015
How letting agents are still ripping off private renters - and what this tells us about consumer protection
Dydd Mawrth, 13 Ionawr 2015
Citizens Advice policy research report on evaluating consumer protections in the private rental sector.
