Housing experts Justice for Tenants has shared four red flags that all renters should watch out for when moving into a new place. Landlords should make sure that necessary health and safety precautions have been taken in any residence.
However, not all do and sometimes the price is paid by tenants. Justice for Tenants says, “The evidence is very clear, you are up to 60 times more likely to die in a property where you can bring a Rent Repayment Order”.
So if you’re moving house and looking at renting a property, specifically a house in multiple occupation (HMO), here are four red flags that you should watch out for before signing on any dotted line.