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PRS Ombudsman Will Not Punish Landlords, Government Confirms
The government has stated that the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Ombudsman is not intended to punish landlords, but can take into account evidence of repeated poor conduct. This clarification was provided by housing minister Matthew Pennycook in a written parliamentary answer.
According to the report, the government has indicated that while the Ombudsman is not designed as a punitive body for landlords, it does have the ability to consider previous cases of inadequate conduct when assessing complaints. This follows earlier warnings from Peers regarding the handling of landlord behaviour in the sector.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, this development highlights the importance of maintaining thorough records and documentation, as patterns of conduct may be reviewed by the Ombudsman in the event of repeated complaints.
Source: Property118