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Letting Agent Dismissed After Alleged Remark About Tenants on Benefits
A lettings agent has been dismissed following a secret recording in which the agent reportedly described people on benefits as “dross.” The conversation was recorded by an activist group.
According to Landlord Today, the reported comments appear to go against both the Equality Act 2010 and the new Renters Rights Act, which outlaws discrimination against tenants on benefits. The incident highlights the importance for letting agents and property professionals to comply with anti-discrimination legislation in the UK rental sector.
Source: Landlord Today