Government commits to major reforms in the private rented sector
A Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper published
Introduction
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published its White Paper, 'A Fairer Private Rented Sector'. The White Paper sets out the government's 12-point plan for reforming the private rented sector, with a focus on improving the quality and safety of housing for renters.
Key proposals
The key proposals in the White Paper include:
- Introducing a new Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector, which will set minimum standards for housing quality and safety.
- Giving tenants the right to request repairs, and if they are not carried out within a reasonable time, to have the repairs carried out themselves and deduct the cost from their rent.
- Banning landlords from evicting tenants without a valid reason, and giving tenants more time to challenge eviction notices.
- Introducing a new ombudsman to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants.
Conclusion
The government's reforms to the private rented sector are a significant step forward in improving the quality and safety of housing for renters. The new Decent Homes Standard will ensure that all private rented homes meet a minimum standard of quality, and the other proposals will give tenants more rights and protections.
These reforms are a welcome development for tenants, and they will help to create a fairer and more balanced private rented sector.
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