LANDLORDS will be banned from charging prospective tenants massive upfronts fees, ministers confirmed today. In a huge relief for renters, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner will make it illegal for residents to be charged several months rent in advance in order to secure a home.
The Renters Rights Bill, currently making its way through parliament, will cap the amount a landlord or agency can charge before move-in at one month's rent.
Responding to the change, Tom Darling, Director of the Renters’ Reform Coalition, said: “For too long, extortionate rent in advance demands have allowed landlords to discriminate against poorer renters.
"It’s great the government have acted on this and listened to renter groups by setting out clearly that this practice will be prohibited."
