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The Renters’ Rights Bill, which calls for the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and introduction of Awaab’s Law, as well as a Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector, had its second reading in Parliament today.
Isobel Thomson, chief executive of safeagent, says:
“The second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill saw the Government restate the content of the Bill but with no further detail on how it would be delivered or the impact it might have on the market.
“We welcome the acknowledgement from both sides of the House that enforcement is a key part of the delivery of safe and secure housing. However, we need it to be effective now and that is not happening, so how can we trust that the delivery of this Bill will change anything?
“As always, professional agents will perform their vital role in supporting the sector and ensuring their tenants and landlords understand their responsibilities so that tenancies are safe and secure.”
