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Labour MP Raises Landlord Responsibility for Tenant Anti-Social Behaviour

A Labour MP has suggested that landlords should take a greater role in addressing anti-social behaviour caused by tenants. The issue was raised in a Parliamentary written question by Connor Naismith MP, who asked whether the government was taking steps to make private landlords responsible for dealing with anti-social behaviour by their tenants.

The question was directed to the government, and housing minister Matthew Pennycook responded. Details of the minister's response were not included in the source excerpt.

This development is relevant to UK letting agents and inventory clerks, as any changes to landlord responsibilities regarding tenant behaviour could impact property management practices and tenancy agreements.