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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
James Moore

Voices: Could Angela Rayner’s squeeze on landlords hurt the very people it’s supposed to help?

On the face of it, Angela Rayner’s Renters’ Rights Bill has some benefits – not least that Section 21 no-fault eviction notices will be scrapped, giving tenants more security.

But experts are now warning that, as part of Labour’s reforms currently making their way through parliament, landlords would be prevented from relisting their properties as rentals for a year if they try – and fail – to sell up. Which, therefore, also means they’ll have to forgo rent for a year.

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