What Next as the Tenant Fee Act 2019 receives Royal Assent?
Here we are, just two years and two months after Philip Hammond announced fees charged to tenants by landlords and letting agents would be banned. We have read and commented on the content of the Draft Legislation, given opinion on the pros and cons, suggested alternatives and after Christmas recess, we were given a date - 1st June 2019
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A new Housing Complaints Resolution Service is announced for the entire housing market.
Communities Secretary announces plans for new housing complaints service for entire housing market – ensuring both homeowners and tenants know where to go when things go wrong.
For first time ever, private landlords will be legally required to join a housing redress scheme – boosting protection for millions of renters across the country.
An Overview - Fundamental Changes in the Private Rented Sector
The date when the Tenant Fee Ban becomes Law has been announced, so now is the time to prepare for the changes this pivotal piece of Legislation will bring. On Wednesday, the House of Commons will deliberate on the amendments put forward by the House of Lords and will hopefully be put to bed. Once Royal Assent has been given, guidance will be provided.