A group called Exetra has been set up to champion their rights, and campaign against excessively high rents and agency fees.
A survey by Exetra has found that many renters have been charged hundreds of pounds by agencies - and large numbers reported having damp or mould in their accommodation.
Man charged with murder following Bude death
David Botham, 65 will appear at Exeter Magistrates'
The hunt is on for the region’s best home cook
Entries are now open for the Home Cook category
Bin lorry catches fire in Exeter
Firefighters tackling blaze on Magdalen Street
Devon MP calls for action over SEND funding
Minister says funding formula is 'complex'
Fresh hope for Paignton’s ‘school that time forgot’
'The government has been sitting on its hands, and that is not acceptable'
Devon farmers banned from keeping cattle for decade
They have to give up cattle too
