Image source, Eddie Lever

Image caption, Eddie Lever was able to leave his tenancy more easily because of the Renters' Rights Act

By Becky Morton

Political reporter

When the Renters' Rights Act came into force in May it was described as the biggest change for tenants in England in a generation, giving more stability and security to the millions of people who rent from private landlords.

The legislation has also prompted a shake-up of the student rental market, which has posed challenges for landlords as it allows people to leave a tenancy rather than being tied in for the full academic year.

Eddie Lever had finished his first year at the University of Exeter when he decided the course wasn't for him.

The 20-year-old wanted to switch to studying international relations at the University of York but had already organised his house for the upcoming year.

The tenancy was signed and had started.

But because of changes in the Renters' Rights Act, Eddie only had to give two months' notice before he could…