A study claims that 65% of renters in London have either not heard of the Renters Rights Act or do not understand what it means for them.
A letter published by the London Assembly Housing Committee warns that low awareness of new renters’ rights could undermine major reforms coming into force in little more than five weeks’ time.
The first phase of the legislation will take effect on May 1, introducing significant changes to the private rented sector, including the abolition of section 21 evictions, the end of fixed term tenancies, and bans on rental bidding and advance rent payments.
The committee sets out the need for a London-wide approach to communicating the new measures in the Act.
It argues that Mayor Sadiq Khan’s communications on the Act should use all available channels, including the Mayor’s digital platforms and advertising across the Transport for London network, and should be coordinated closely with boroughs, renters’ organisations and housing charities.
This article is taken from Landlord Today