A leading trade body has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson that some landlords face receiving no rent for two years. In a letter to Johnson, the National Residential Landlords Association accuses the government of expecting landlords to subsidise struggling renters and reward those who are wilfully refusing to pay their rent. It is also accused of causing continuing hardship to communities …
Landlords hit out at Tory and Labour manifestos, saying both threaten private rented sector
The National Landlords Association has hit out at both the Labour and Conservative manifestos. CEO Richard Lambert said that a Labour government would drive landlords from the market, while a new Tory administration would be on a “hell-bent” path to punishing law-abiding landlords. Labour wants to introduce an annual ‘MOT’ for landlords, rent controls linked to inflation, and a regulatory …
Labour’s shock £100,000 fines for substandard rental properties
Labour has given shocking new details of its proposals for the private rental sector including £100.000 fines if properties are deemed substandard. The party says it will introduce a national ‘property MOT’. This would introduce a legal requirement for landlords to complete an independent annual inspection to ensure homes are up to scratch, with fines up to £100,000 and forced …
Johnson confirms end to Section 21 evictions and launches ‘Lifetime Deposits’
Boris Johnson has revealed several major shifts in government policy for the private rented sector and, as predicted, has put evictions at the centre of the General Election housing debate. In an article published by The Sun newspaper early this morning, Johnson has confirmed that the government will proceed with banning Section 21. “At the moment, renting a property can …