Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.
Government Calls for Proactive Council Enforcement
The government has stated that councils “should take a proactive approach to enforcement” under the Renters’ Rights Act. This was confirmed in a written parliamentary answer by Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Housing, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.
Baroness Taylor also said that the government aims to establish a “sustainable funding system for enforcement.”
This announcement follows a warning from a landlord expert, as reported by Property118. The context of the warning was not detailed in the excerpt.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the government’s statement highlights an increased focus on local authority enforcement in the private rented sector. The mention of sustainable funding may indicate future changes in how enforcement activities are resourced.
Source: Property118