Renters’ Rights Bill does not protect tenants only council budgets warns expert

Renters' Rights Bill Fails to Protect 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, but instead is protecting 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.

Author's summary: Renters' Rights Bill fails tenants, protects council budgets.

more

Property118 Property118 — 2025-10-27

More News