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June Newsletter - Consumer Protection Changes

A new consumer protection law, replacing the 2008 CPRs, broadens its scope beyond digital markets to cover all consumer sectors, including lettings. Introducing tougher enforcement, expanded liability, and stricter rules on material information, misleading practices, and product compliance.

Source: TFP

Renter`s Rights: Discrimination

The proposed Renters’ Rights Bill strengthens anti-discrimination protections by invalidating tenancy terms and practices that exclude children or benefit claimants, making it unlawful to prevent such individuals from accessing, viewing, or renting suitable properties while still allowing landlords to assess affordability and rely on legitimate exemptions.

Source: TFP

Special Edition Newsletter - Pet Matters

Renters` Rights: Pet Matters

Source: TFP

Spring Newsletter 2025

Energy efficiency rules set to change

Source: TFP

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Fees

Holding deposit - Capped at 1 weeks rent (only applicable where the Landlord has withdrawn the offer)

Security Deposit - Capped at 5 weeks rent for annual rental under £50,000, or 6 weeks rent for annual rental over £50,000

Rent - The agreed monthly rent as stated in the AST contract

Changes to tenancy - Capped at £50 including Vat

Early termination charge - Not exceeding the landlord’s financial losses

Late payment of rent - Interest of 3% above BoE base rate for each day the rent is late, once it is four weeks’ overdue

Replacement keys - Reasonable costs as charged by the supplier or the option for the tenant to purchase directly themselves

Utilities, council tax, communication services, TV Licence etc - Tenants own responsibility unless otherwise stated in the Assured Tenancy Shorthold (AST) contract

Client Money Protection Scheme Membership - Membership number: CMP013570

Property Redress Scheme Membership - Membership number: PRS047067