UK tenants to get minimum three-year contracts, says minister

James Brokenshire’s proposals offer renters more security, but Labour says it is not enoughLandlords will be forced to give tenants a minimum three-year contract – but allow them to leave earlier if they want – under government proposals to give renters more security.The longer tenancies, proposed by the communities secretary, James Brokenshire, in a consultation paper to be published on Monday, would stop landlords forcing tenants out at short notice.Continue reading...