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Lettings Agency Chief Warns of Confusion Over Renters Rights Act
A lettings agency director has raised concerns that confusion surrounding the Renters Rights Act (RRA) may be causing some landlords to rely on potentially misleading advice. Fern Tebbutt, director of operations at student accommodation specialist loc8me, highlighted that a lack of guidance is affecting landlords’ ability to manage their properties effectively.
Tebbutt stated that certain aspects of the RRA, which may seem straightforward for private landlords, do not address the specific challenges faced by those letting to students. The director noted that this gap in guidance is impacting the smooth management of student properties.
The comments suggest that the current uncertainty could risk inadvertent non-compliance among landlords, particularly in the student accommodation sector. Letting agents and inventory clerks may need to be aware of these challenges as they support landlords navigating the new legislation.
Source: Letting Agent Today