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Proceeding contribution from Ben Coleman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 October 2024. It occurred during Debate on bill on Renters’ Rights Bill.

Renters’ Rights Bill

My right hon. Friend will be aware that the Darzi report last month highlighted the severe problem of damp and mould, particularly in the private sector, and the bitter impact of that, notably on children’s health. Over a third of my constituents in Chelsea and Fulham live in privately rented homes, and in Fulham the council has had to chase landlords 74 times in the past year alone to address damp and mould. It is tremendous that the Government are tackling this, and I know that my constituents will be delighted. May I ask her to ensure that councils are resourced sufficiently to exercise the stronger investigatory and enforcement powers that the Bill provides?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
754 c336 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Databases Appeals Agriculture Council tax Deposits Letting agents Families Enforcement Liability Fines Insurance Increases Discrimination Landlords Evictions Housing stock Local government Powers Multiple occupation Pets Marketing Private rented housing Standards Wales Regulation Social security benefits Scotland Social rented housing Repairs and maintenance Tenants Terminology Tenancy agreements Rents Temporary accommodation Students Repossession orders Shorthold tenancies Tied housing Housing Ombudsman Service
Legislation
Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26
Link
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