This briefing paper draws together the key policy recommendations and findings derived from an in-depth qualitative study on enforcement of standards in the UK private rented sector (PRS). It considers a range of policy issues and highlights the changes which are needed at a national level to improve enforcement and therefore standards in the sector.

This output is part of a wider piece of work supported by TDS Charitable Foundation and the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust.

The report has been published alongside the following:

• Report – Improving compliance with private rented sector legislation
• Practice briefing – Improving compliance in the private rented sector: Information for local authorities