Renters' Rights Bill: Protection of Council Budgets Over Tenants
A landlord compliance expert, Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence, warns that the Renters' Rights Bill is being mis-sold to the public as protecting tenants, when in reality it protects council budgets through tougher civil penalties.
The Renters' Rights Bill isn't about protecting tenants, it's about protecting council budgets.
Under the bill, landlords could face waiting 12 to 16 months to gain back possession of their property, while councils will increase their income through tougher regulations. The bill has been approved by MPs and will now head to Royal Assent.
- Landlords may wait 12-16 months to regain property possession
- Councils will increase income through tougher regulations
Author's summary: Expert warns Renters' Rights Bill prioritizes council budgets over tenant protection.