Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Letting Agent Today. Read the original article for full details.
safeagent Backs Awaab's Law Expansion to Private Rental Sector
safeagent, the not-for-profit accreditation scheme for lettings and managing agents, has backed the expansion of Awaab's Law to the private rental sector. However, the organisation has raised a caveat: the reforms must be enforceable.
According to Letting Agent Today, safeagent supports the intention behind the consultation so that tenants in the private rented sector, who perhaps have landlords who have no care for their welfare, are protected.
Chief Executive Comments
safeagent chief executive Isobel Thomson commented: "safeagent supports the intention behind the consultation so that tenants in the private rented sector, who perhaps have landlords who have no care for their welfare […]"
The source excerpt does not include the full quotation from Isobel Thomson beyond this point.
What This Means for Letting Agents
The backing from safeagent signals industry support for extending Awaab's Law, which currently applies to the social housing sector, into the private rented sector. For letting agents and inventory clerks, the development is one to monitor as the consultation progresses.
The caveat raised by safeagent centres on enforceability, suggesting that the organisation's support is conditional on the reforms being practically enforceable rather than simply aspirational.
Source: Letting Agent Today