Tenants remain unaware of the Renters’ Rights Bill despite the landmark legislation reaching its final stages this week.
Research from Housing Hand, the UK rental services provider, shows that 69% of private renters are unaware of the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill.
Meanwhile, 75% of renters said they don’t understand how the Renters’ Rights Bill may impact them
Housing Hand’s research also reveals that individuals feel overwhelmed (25%), uncertain (22%), anxious (21%) and scared (9%) when first looking for a home to rent. Just 5% report feeling confident and 2% knowledgeable, highlighting how much more support is required to ensure that every renter fully understands and enjoys their experience of renting a home, even before factoring in the impact of the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill.
Graham Hayward, MD of Housing Hand, comments: “This is the biggest change to the private rental sector in a generation and ensuring both landlords and tenants are prepared for the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill is critical. It’s essential that all accommodation providers are engaged with to ensure a coordinated and clear response to the coming changes.”
This article is taken from Landlord Today