Poll results: What you said about change to Renters' Rights Bill and if it will improve military housing

Almost half of the people surveyed believe that Parliament agreeing to hold the Ministry of Defence to the same standards as civilian landlords is a positive step, according to a BFBS Forces News poll.

Of voters in the poll, 47% (987) said that it is a big step forward for service personnel and their families, while 45% (945) were undecided, as they believe it depends on how the latest changes to legislation are enforced.

However, nearly one in 10 (8%) believed that the changes would not make a difference, as the problem is too widespread, in the poll where 2,100 votes were cast on BFBS Forces News' YouTube channel.

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The poll was run after the Liberal Democrats added an amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill, which required the MOD to assess service family accommodation and report on whether it meets the decent homes standard after years of reports of mould, damp and flooding in military housing.

BFBS Forces News has looked at your comments on your views about the latest amendment.

Some users thought it would make a difference – if the amendment was enforced properly.

"IF they put competent people as supervisors, and add [the] right funds, perhaps they'll have good results," one user commented.

Another user shared the same sentiment, saying they thought it would be enforced once something terrible happens, but they did perceive it as a thoughtful measure.

"As per most things in the UK, it is only enforced once something bad has already happened," the user said.

"One big month of scrutiny and it's back to day one. It is a thoughtful measure, and I'm surprised it wasn't already the case."

On the other hand, another user was more optimistic following the amendment, saying that it will help keep personnel in the military.

"It'll help with retention," they wrote.

Another user, however, complained that the change had taken too long to come into law.

"Way, way overdue!" they said.

Liberal Democrat research revealed that more than 400 families were forced to apply for emergency repairs on the same day the country marked the VE Day anniversary in May.

And one MP said he had received reports from constituents that family members who are serving were being forced to live in rat-infested accommodation declared unfit for human habitation.