The
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government yesterday announced
that it will support a Private Members Bill proposed by Karen Buck MP, which
would enable tenants in England and Wales to take legal action against their
landlord if their rental property is in poor condition.
Secretary of State for Housing Sajid Javid MP has backed Homes
(Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability of Housing Standards), which
is expected to have its second reading on Friday. The bill states:
As part of attempts to drive out rogue landlords and raise
property conditions, the government has already introduced a range of powers
for local authorities. April 2018 will see both the introduction of a
database of rogue landlords and property agents convicted of certain offences
and banning orders for the most serious and prolific offenders.
I believe that this future legislation is targeting genuine rogue landlords, however, landlords should keep an eye on how this develops. There is already a discernible trend of tenants being more willing to complain, raising complaints with The Property Ombudsman, even where the causes of their complaint (often damp and mould related) is caused by condensation resulting from their own way of living. Proactivity is the order of the day - provision of advice to rectify condensation, treat mould and manage ventilation and inspection to monitor its implementation is key.
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