All the rules landlords have to follow - and how they could get tougher

The passing of Labour’s flagship Renters’ Rights Act has led to fresh scrutiny over the responsibilities landlords have to their tenants.

Landlords in England and Wales are bound by a set of legal duties to ensure that rented homes are safe, habitable and well-maintained.

These rules cover property standards, safety checks, licensing and deposits – with several areas under consultation to strengthen over the next few years.

However, exclusive data by The i Paper has revealed that almost two thirds of councils in England and Wales are failing to investigate landlords for letting out homes below legal standards. New Feature

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Here, we detail all the rules landlords have to follow – and how they could get tougher.

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