Renting
MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government )has today (01 June) updated the non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and councils in the private and social rented sectors on renting during the coronavirus pandemic. This reflects the latest position on social distancing and working safely.
The ‘Guidance for landlords and tenants’ document has been updated to include:
• Revisions to reflect the recently amended coronavirus regulations that make clear that people who wish to move home can do so providing that they follow the latest public health advice
• Revisions to reflect the revised guidance on working safely in other people’s homes, including where essential works and repairs may take place subject to observing social distancing and public health advice
• Clarification for landlords that if they agree to a reduction in rent, this will not breach the deposit cap as stipulated by the Tenant Fees Act
• Revised advice for those living in shared accommodation and houses of multiple occupation reflecting the latest public health guidance.
The ‘Guidance for local authorities’ document has been amended primarily to clarify the existing guidance on discretionary licensing schemes.
