Campaign sees renters matched with homeowners so they can dry laundry in gardens

A ‘RIGHT to dry’ campaign has been launched to lend outdoor space to renters, so they can dry their laundry outside.

An estimated 1.4 million tenants are subject to contractual clauses which prevent them from displaying clothing outside – and a further 2.7 million renters are left without an area to do this.

New research has revealed that seven in 10 people are unaware such restrictions exist – but would happily lend their outdoor space to renters in need.

Now Smart PAYG energy firm, Utilita, has launched a campaign with community app, Nextdoor.co.uk, to match affected tenants with homeowners who are willing to lend their washing lines.

The poll of 2,000 adults found 36 per cent would offer those affected the opportunity to dry their clothes outside by lending them their own private outdoor space.