17 February 10
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published the responses to its consultation on how to improve standards in the private rented sector. The report explains the DCLG’s next steps and its plan for further work with stakeholders. It intends to implement the following key measures:
- A hotline for private tenants offering free practical advice (by Summer 2010).
- A “Tripadvisor” style website comparing landlords (by Summer 2010).
- A mandatory national register of landlords.
- Regulation of letting and managing agents.
- Mandotory written tenancy agreements.
- An increase in the maximum rent for assured shorthold tenancies to £100,000 per annum (from 1 April 2010).
- The creation of local letting agencies and landlord accreditation schemes.
For advice and assistance relating to private lettings, please contact Paul Cowdery on Tel: 01256 320 555
