Implement a rent cap on private rents matching the LHA to reduce overcrowding
There are hundreds if not thousands of people who are currently in private renting sector not able to afford the extra costs on top of the LHA due to lack of social housing. Some severely overcrowded.
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Implement a rent cap on private rents matching the LHA to reduce overcrowding
There are hundreds if not thousands of people who are currently in private renting sector not able to afford the extra costs on top of the LHA due to lack of social housing. Some severely overcrowded.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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Introduce clear statutory rules and guidance on rent abatement
I think the law on rent abatements (rent reductions due to disrepair) is unclear. Landlords can refuse rent reductions even where serious repair issues may exist, forcing tenants to go to court. I propose statutory rent reduction bands, similar to Vento bands used in employment law.
Require councils to review social housing tenancies
People are being left without support, while some social housing tenants remain in subsidised homes despite earning high incomes or no longer meeting the need criteria.
Introduce the care home fees cap for personal care costs
A care cap was due to come into force in England in October 2025. It would have meant that no one would have to pay more than £86,000 in England for their personal care. This was postponed and finally abolished by the previous and current governments. I feel strongly that it should be implemented.
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