Westminster’s Labour controlled council has launched a Private Rented Sector Tenant’s Charter, which it says is “designed to help private renters better understand their rights, improve living standards, and access vital support services.”
With around 44% of Westminster households renting privately, the charter claims to set out clear information on what tenants can expect from their landlords, covering key issues such as damp and mould, and what the council calls “unlawful evictions, and unfair rent practices.”
The charter also highlights how tenants can get help from the council when problems arise.
Councillor Matt Noble, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters says: “Too many private renters face poor conditions, uncertainty, and confusion about what their rights are. The Tenant’s Charter is a step toward putting power back in the hands of residents—providing clear, accessible guidance and making it easier to get help when it’s needed.”
The charter is part of the council’s wider commitment to improving housing standards across Westminster and promoting what it describes as “safe, fair, and sustainable tenancies.”
It’s been backed by organisations including the NRLA and Renters’ Rights London.
This is the same local authority which this year announce its intention to ban To Let boards borough-wide and not just in the current conservation areas. The council is consulting on the idea.
This article is taken from Landlord Today