Baroness Taylor, the government spokesperson for housing in the House of Lords, has spoken at the National Residential Landlords Association conference – but only via a pre-recorded message.
She told the conference’s 900 delegates that the passing of the Renters Rights Act into law marks a crucial moment for the private rented sector, describing it as a “truly transformational” reform, and she thanked the association “for the vital role it plays in ensuring these historic changes work for landlords and tenants alike.”
She also acknowledged that the vast majority of landlords already provide good-quality homes and services, adding that the Act will deliver a modern system that works for both parties — ensuring landlords adapt to the removal of Section 21 while enabling them to regain possession of their properties if and when necessary.
She vowed to ensure fair practice in the private rental market by ending rental bidding and rental discrimination.
Association chief executive Ben Beadle adds: “The NRLA conference has proven, once again, to be the highlight of the property year. It was a pleasure to meet with so many of our excellent NRLA members at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
“We were delighted to hear from Baroness Taylor acknowledge the NRLA’s hard work in ensuring the Renters’ Rights Act works for landlords and tenants alike. Most of all, the event was a reminder of why we do what we do — to ensure the rental market works efficiently for responsible landlords and tenants.”
This article is taken from Landlord Today