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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Landlords to be banned from asking for several months rent upfront under Labour plans

Landlords will soon be banned from asking for several months’ worth of rent in advance as Labour adds more rules to its upcoming law for renters.

Advance payments will instead be capped at one month’s rent under the Renters’ Rights Bill to be voted on later this year. It is the latest slate of changes to the private rental sector in Britain that the government is planning.

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