25 AUGUST 2023
Partner Gary Scott featured in New Law Journal
Writing in New Law Journal, Partner Gary Scott discusses whether the Renters Reform Bill will harm tenants.
Gary’s article looks at why the Bill was created, what it contains, the fundamental issue of possession rights, and considers the impact on the rental market.
Gary writes, “The proposed legislation seems to have at its heart the idea that both parties should play fair,” but points out that the failure to address the issue of possession rights is crucial: “The system for evicting a bad tenant through the courts is broken… The system cannot cope with its current workload, and the proposed legislation will only add to that workload.”
Lastly, he looks at the impact on the market, saying: “fears over increased regulation and the possibility of fines being imposed by the local authority without any judicial process will drive even more from the market.”
Gary notes: “If the government is prepared to finance a modern court service to deal with this sector that can deliver judicial outcomes swiftly, then the proposed renting revolution could actually work,” but says that there is no guarantee that this will happen.
Read the article on the New Law Journal website (subscription required)
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