The Renters’ Rights Act has introduced new legislation to ensure some property is kept empty for a year. If a tenant is issued a section 8 for property sale purposes and the landlord subsequently changes their mind about the sale, the property cannot be re-let for a year.
Meanwhile, the government is contemplating legislation to take control of houses and re-let them, should they have been empty for six months.
Maybe it is too much to hope for, but could someone undertake a sensible project and first understand why property is empty before introducing more damaging statute?
Best wishes,
Paul
