Company says rents for the 300,000 properties advertised on its site have barely increased since the fees ban was introduced.

Ministry has been warned about the contract, which suggests tenants wanting a pet should be charged an additional deposit, which is no longer possible under the fees ban.

Leading lettings agent delivers withering verdict on the Tenant Fees Bill and its unintended consequences for the industry.

Legal counsel sought by ARLA over 'contractual charges' has highlighted how fees charged for arranging a plumber to fix a toilet, and services like it, cannot be added to bills.

Rents are rising by between four and five percent on new lets, claims leading Yorkshire letting agency Linley & Simpson

Most agents and landlords planned for this event by tightening up their operation. Some, also, says Frances Burkinshaw, cut some corners to minimise the loss of income.

Shelter says ARLA's claim that ban is pushing up rents is 'absurd' and 'scaremongering' but latest RICS data backs Propertymark up.

CJ Hole agrees to let them renew their contract without paying a £90 renewal fee even though the company still has the legal right to do so.

Cautionary tale shows how careful agents must now be when issuing documents to ensure old charges aren't included in tenancy agreements.

Owner of four properties on the Sussex coast tells The Negotiator he is increasing his rents to pay for extra costs and to help 'fantastic' agency survive.