- 16/09/2024
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
- Category: News
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Stronger protection for private tenants
MP welcomes new legislation, which will strengthen the rights of 14,000 private
renters in North West Leicestershire.
Amanda Hack has welcomed the new Renters’ Rights Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 11 September. The Bill includes a set of landmark reforms that will strengthen the legal rights and bring much needed security to privatetenants in North West Leicestershire.
“No fault” evictions will be banned, and renters will receive greater protection from eviction through new laws that will level the playing field between tenant and landlord. Measures in the bill include:
• Introducing a new Decent Homes Standard and strengthening tenants’ rights to challenge dangerous conditions. Landlords who fail to act can be fined up to £7,000 by local councils and may face prosecution for non-compliance.
• A ban on rental bidding wars and in-tenancy rent increases to stop landlords hiking prices to force out current tenants.
• Abolishing blanket bans on tenants in receipts of benefits or those with children.
Amanda Hack said:
“I’ve spent most of my career working in the housing sector in Leicestershire and I know how heavily the odds are stacked against renters. This new legislation will give greater security to private tenants.
Abolishing “no fault” evictions, banning bidding wars and in-tenancy rent increases will protect around 14,000 private renters in North West Leicestershire. These new measures will provide certainty, security and confidence to private tenants.
Removing the blanket ban on benefit claimants and renters with children will provide easier access to housing and give families a fairer chance to secure a safe and stable place to live. These protections already exist in the social rent sector. I’ve seen them at first hand and believe me, they work.
Equally important, these new measures mean that private landlords will face severe financial penalties if they fail to keep their properties in good order. These new laws, combined with the ending of “no fault” evictions for new and existing tenancies means that residents no longer need worry about raising concerns about substandard conditions.
Good landlords will benefit from stronger regulation. This will eliminate unfair competition from those who, for far too long, have got away with renting out substandard properties to tenants.”
A new Private Rented Sector Database will also be created to help landlords understand their legal obligations and provide tenants the information they need to make informed choices. It will also enable councils to focus enforcement where it is needed most.
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Last week, I met with the Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss restoring the Ivanhoe Line and its importance to our community. I’m now launching a local transport survey to gather vital information and views, to assist with building the case for better public transport in our area.
You can find out more here: www.amandahack.com/amanda-hack-meets-rail-minister/
The Transport survey can be found here: www.amandahack.com/theivanhoeline/ (Paper copies are available on request)
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I heard from a reliable source that CRIL had gathered extensive information and created a petition in 2023 … they have a team who did extensive research … are you looking to include their input ??
I would fill the survey out, but no matter how I type it, the CAPTCHA says it’s wrong.
I am very much in favour of a railway line with stations from Bardon and Coalville connecting to Leicester and Burton. I would use it many times a week. Could you explain the purpose of the survey? As you mention, you shared the business case so what is a survey needed for? It seems light on asking specific questions for a railway line but you are asking for a lot of my personal details such as phone number, address, email address, etc. it doesn’t explain why this data is required or what it is needed for and so how are you complaint with GDPR laws?
Many constituents have contacted me regarding the future plans for Work Capability Assessments and disability benefits. I raised these concerns with Secretary of State, and fellow Leicestershire MP, Liz Kendall during last week's Work & Pensions Select Committee.
I look forward to seeing the proposals that come forward over the coming months and am pleased these will be developed in conjunction with disabled people.
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Raised the question but no answer . This seems to be the norm . I don’t know about everyone else but I am getting fed up of hearing 14yrs of conservative rule to blame . Labour then have had 14yrs to come up with a plan yet seem to have no clue but to keep blaming 14yrs on Tory rule .
Mmmmm. Very interesting. Basically, wait and see! I feel that was just a load of guff and she doesn't know what's happening. Lost my temper with Conservatives and after voting for Labour, in such a short time I do not hear much about positive change. All the systems are letting disabled people down. We cannot be equal with able bodied people and able bodied people cannot be equal with disabled people. We all do things differently and always will do. Our needs are different to able bodied people. We do not want equality we want to be treated with dignity and respected for who we are and what we can achieve due to the disabilities we have, mental or physical. I suggest that people making rules for disabled people get in a wheelchair, have an arm or leg tied up for a day, wear glasses that make them blind, wear ear plugs for a day etc etc and really see what life with a disability is really like. Now there's a challenge for Liz Kendall!
Thanks for raising this issue Amanda. I’m involved with many online disabled groups as I’m now a full time carer for my sister who has learning disabilities. Everyone is scared they will be financially penalised in some way for just having a disability. Every little bit of help is hard fought for and it’s exhausting navigating the whole system which is currently set up with hurdles at every turn. I’m really hoping Labour will change the rhetoric around disabled people and show some much needed positivity and compassion in any new processes they design. Please remember many disabled people, especially those with learning disabilities, simply cannot work.
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