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Bad private landlords are let off the hook

By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0840) 11 October 2008, 170(1)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: The second of two articles (see also L145499) argues that the Law Commission's recommendations contained in its 2008 report "Ensuring Responsible Letting" (see L144869), have failed to strike the right balance. Focuses on four areas of the report which highlight the criticisms: landlord accreditation schemes; the creation of a housing standards monitor supported by a stakeholder board; the development of a housing management code of practice; and the adoption of a code of practice governing letting agencies.

The second of two articles (see also L145499) argues that the Law Commission's recommendations contained in its 2008 report "Ensuring Responsible Letting" (see L144869), have failed to strike the right balance. Focuses on four areas of the report which highlight the criticisms: landlord accreditation schemes; the creation of a housing standards monitor supported by a stakeholder board; the development of a housing management code of practice; and the adoption of a code of practice governing letting agencies.