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
The Private Rented Sector Bill aims to make renting fairer by stopping letting agents from charging tenants fees above the actual costs, while extending key consumer and estate agency laws to letting agencies. It would also let councils create landlord accreditation schemes, set up a housing ombudsman service for private renters, and require a government review of legislation affecting the private rented sector.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons, where the general principles are debated. It will move on to committee stage for detailed scrutiny if it passes the second reading.
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