Stronger Protections for Forest of Dean Renters

5,232 renters in the Forest of Dean are getting more rights today!

• No more bidding wars. It will be illegal to request, encourage or accept offers above the set price.

• Landlords will not be able to ask for more than one month’s rent upfront.

• No more “no-fault” evictions. All evictions will require valid grounds.

• An end to fixed-term tenancies. All tenancies will default to being a monthly rolling contract.

• More rights for your pets. Landlords must consider pet requests fairly.

• Landlords will have to give at least four months' notice when ending a tenancy to sell