Sutton Council is introducing new measures to improve standards and protections for tenants in private rented housing.

The policy sets out a stepped approach to working with landlords and taking enforcement action where needed.

Private rentals now make up over 20% of homes in Sutton.

The council says most are well managed, but some fall below legal standards.

Councillors say the changes, alongside new national renters’ rights laws, will help ensure safer, higher-quality homes for tenants.