They have to make sure homes are 'fit for human habitation', which is encouraging
Courts can either force landlords to make necessary changes or compensate their tenants.But if you want to take your landlord to court, you may have to stump up for legal fees unless you are already eligible for free legal aid.
‘With millions of people and families now living in rented homes, we desperately need better protections in place for renters when things go wrong. This new act will help to enforce best practice for landlords and letting agents, act as a deterrent against bad behaviour, and provide a legal lever for renters to pull if their landlord isn’t complying.
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