People living in privately rented accommodation in Nottinghamshire could have more power to challenge their landlords under proposals being spelled out by the Government. A White Paper has been published to look at law changes in the private rental sector in order to help stop perceived "injustices".
The Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper features plans aiming to make the sector fairer for tenants and give them stronger powers if they feel their landlords are not doing their job properly or from rent increases which are deemed to be unjustifiable. Blanket bans on renting to families with children or people on benefits would also be illegal while tenants could also be spared the expense of having to move to and from multiple properties as often as some do.
As part of the proposals, the decent homes living standard will be extended to the private sector, meaning properties must be free from serious health and safety hazards, forcing landlords to maintain the home to a good state of repair. Another thing which will become illegal under the plans will be "no fault" Section 21 evictions, which allow landlords to terminate tenancies without reasons.
