Tag: Matthew Pennycook
Housing Minister dismisses fears that regulation will for...
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has rejected claims that more regulation will drive small landlords out of the market.
During a...
Councils given power to penalise landlords for unenforcea...
The government has confirmed councils will be able to act against unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements under the Renters’...
Government to tackle restrictions after affordability che...
The government claim they have taken action to remove barriers for those on the lowest incomes to access social housing. Housing Minister...
Government rules out using rental payment history as proo...
The government has confirmed rental payment history will not be used as mandatory proof of affordability for tenancy agreements.
In...
Housing minister declines to clarify on landlords recoupi...
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has refused to give a clear answer on whether landlords will be able to recoup the costs of EPC...
Housing Minister admits government has not assessed impac...
The Housing Minister has admitted the government has not carried out an assessment of the impact of banning landlords from re-letting...
Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent but Sect...
The Renters’ Rights Bill has received Royal Assent and will now become law.
However, the government has not yet released an exact...
