Will rental sector shake-up 'redress the balance'?

<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/luhc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Department for Levelling Up, Housing &amp; Communities</a> has issued a white paper <a href=" https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/england-government-michael-gove-generation-rent-lisa-nandy-b1006438.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">setting out what’s been described as "the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in 30 years"</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p>It said the changes will "redress the balance" between landlords and private tenants in England, and include a pledge to outlaw “no-fault” evictions (where landlords can end tenancies without giving a reason).</p><br><p>The proposals also feature new rules making it easier to own a pet in rented accommodation, and a doubled notice period for rent increases.</p><br><p>CEO of the <a href="https://www.nrla.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Residential Landlords Association</a> Ben Beadle gives his reaction to the proposals, and explains how landlords are likely to respond to the changes.</p><br><p>And Livi Elsmore from the <a href="https://rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renters Reform Coalition</a> gives the renters’ perspective on the shake-up, and explains how the proposals can benefit those in rented accommodation.</p><br><p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/EveningStandard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for more news @EveningStandard&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>