Commuters, politicians and housing campaigners have complained to the Mayor of London about the ads, which urge landlords to ditch long-term lets.

The annual report from the Property Redress Scheme reveals a significantly increased workload created in part by more people knowing about their right to compensation.

Poll of 6,500 businesses within the private rental market reveals huge worries over proposed end to 'no fault' evictions.

The Advertising Standards Authority watchdog says both the number of complaints and cases jumped last year compared to 2017.

Wales is the latest country within the UK to enact a ban, leaving just Northern Ireland without plans for similar legislation.

Scottish landlords and letting agents have been targeted by campaigners who claim many are advertising traditional rental properties as 'sham' holiday lets.

CMA says it may take enforcement action against developers or managing agents found to have contravened consumer protection laws.

Property rented out to one tenant had been subsequently sub-let illegally to eight tenants but has only now come to light following attempted evictions.

Hurried comments to reassure follow widespread alarm that abolishing Section 21 notices would be 'devastating' for landlords and agents.

Leading property firms including Chestertons and Winkworth says implementation of AML in the UK is too patchwork and poorly policed.