Landlords are the major obstacle, says Jones, as they favour the stability of long-term tenancy.
Under English land law, most flats are sold as "leaseholds", which is technically a form of long-term tenancy.
One concept the team considered, before it was finally deemed too complex, was offering virtual tenants the chance to sign up to long-term tenancy contracts.
According to Peace Now, the plans would also involve demolishing the homes of five Palestinian families, who have had long-term tenancy rights.
Making jokes about a reshuffle that only interested the political bubble, the Prime Minister brushed off the fact that those in council estates have been stripped of a secure long-term tenancy and now face eviction assessments every two years.
The absence of building work is a reminder that its fate is still unconfirmed, although West Ham expect to be granted long-term tenancy this month for the 2015/16 season.
While the long-term tenancy of West Ham United is secure, there is growing pressure to re-open the debate about possible ground-sharing and to make the venue more economically viable.
Successive governments have encouraged the creation of the most deregulated labour market in Europe, undermining the very things that families build their security on: regular work, long-term tenancy, access to education and the support of local social services.
With all due respect, Lidington is not a serious candidate for long-term tenancy of No 10: which is precisely why he is the ideal candidate for this unique context.
KKR is one of two investors to express an interest in the government's mortgage-to-rent scheme, which gives debt relief to distressed borrowers willing to swap homeownership for a long-term tenancy in the same property.
