The government “should speed up action to improve conditions in the private rented sector”

First reported Story Sources
3 Jul 2026

This includes rolling out Awaab’s Law in the private rented sector this year to ensure that statutory timescales for landlords to resolve hazards are fully in place by the end of 2028/29.  In a report published on 3rd July, the HCLG Committee also urged the government to introduce incentives for private landlords to speed up compliance with the new Decent Homes Standard ahead of the 2035 deadline.

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