Renters' Rights Bill
A landlord compliance expert warns that the Renters' Rights Bill is being mis-sold to the public as protecting tenants, but instead is protecting council budgets through tougher civil penalties.
The Renters' Rights Bill isn't about protecting tenants, it's about protecting council budgets.
Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence says landlords could face waiting 12 to 16 months to gain back possession of their property under the bill, while councils will increase their income through tougher regulations.
MPs have approved the final version of the bill, which will now head to Royal Assent, despite expert warnings that the reality of the bill is different from what the Labour government claims.
Author's summary: Bill prioritizes council budgets over tenant protection.
- Landlords may wait 12-16 months to regain property possession
- Councils will increase income through tougher regulations