A Bill to prevent the charging by letting agents of above–cost fees; to provide that the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 and Estate Agents Act 1979 apply to letting agencies; to facilitate the establishment by councils of landlord and property accreditation schemes; to establish a housing ombudsman service for tenants in the private rented sector; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the legislation applying to the private rented sector; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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This bill aims to reform the private rented sector by banning letting agents from charging tenants fees above cost and by bringing letting agencies under existing consumer and estate-agent laws. It also enables councils to run landlord and property accreditation schemes, establishes a housing ombudsman for tenants, and requires a review of private rented sector legislation.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading in March 2014.
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