A joint report produced by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and the Local
\nGovernment Intelligence Unit (LGiU) has concluded that there is far too much
\nbureaucracy in central government and this is preventing local councils from
\ntaking steps to stamp out rogue landlords in their boroughs.<\/p>\n
Stricter Controls Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n The report published by the think-tank recommends that local councils should Poorer Living Conditions in Buy to Let Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the claims made by the report’s authors is that tenants renting in the According to the chief exec of the LGiU: \u201cThe massive growth of the private Improving Standards in the Private Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n In order to improve standards in the private sector, the report makes a number A joint report produced by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and the Local Government Intelligence Unit (LGiU) has concluded that there is far too much bureaucracy in central government and this is preventing local councils from taking steps to stamp … Continue reading
\nplace landlords<\/a> operating in the private sector under stricter control. The
\nauthors of the report believe that stricter controls will help to raise the
\nliving standards of tenants living in the private sector.<\/p>\n
\nprivate rental sector are facing living conditions that lag behind those of
\npeople living in social housing and owner-occupied homes. They say that safety
\nstandards in many privately rented homes. Because of this, additional safety
\nrequirements should be introduced at a national level.<\/p>\n
\nrented sector presents a variety of challenges. While most private rented<\/a>
\nproperties meet appropriate standards, a minority of landlords actively pursue
\ncriminal activity to the detriment of those living in their properties.”<\/p>\n
\nof suggestions, including:<\/p>\n\n