Citizens Advice has launched a new campaign calling for improvements in the private rental sector.

Last year, more than 80,000 people came to us experiencing a problem with a privately rented home.

That's 230 people every day, hit by issues including illegal eviction, harassment, lost deposits and struggles to secure the most basic repairs.

Our experience tells us the problems are getting worse.

We are campaigning for better protections for private renters including:

• an end to extortionate fees levied on renters by letting agents.

• all local authorities in England to set up a register of landlords that tackles the specific problems in their area.

• tenants to be entitled to rent refunds where the property they're living in is dangerous or not fit to live in.

Do you rent your home? Please tell us about your experience in our online short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LQM7TDL

Free, confidential advice and help is available from South Lakes Citizens Advice Bureau on any aspect of debt, consumer problems, benefits, housing, employment and any other problems.

We have various outlets across South Lakeland and can also give advice over the phone – telephone 015394 46464 for an appointment and help.

If you don't need us for advice, how about helping us by becoming a volunteer or making a donation? Not many people realize that we are a charity - see our website for details www.southlakescab.org.uk.