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.
Steve Reed
Housing Secretary
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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.
Steve ReedSimilar motions
Implement a rent cap on private rents matching the LHA to reduce overcrowding
Legislate for tenants to give two weeks’ notice if cancelling social home swap
Legislate to allow landlords to sell properties directly to government
Require councils to review social housing tenancies
Require landlords to sell vacant properties to house homeless and refugees