Labour’s flagship rental reforms come into effect on 1 May, bringing sweeping and permanent changes to the UK’s rental landscape.

From Friday, dozens of changes will come into effect that will majorly change how landlords and tenants – and the contracts between them – operate.

Guidance from the government stated: “The act will improve the current system for both the 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England. It will give renters much greater security and stability so they can stay in their homes for longer, build lives in their communities, and avoid the risk of homelessness.

“Reform of the sector is long overdue, and we will act where previous governments have failed.…