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Renters reform could be at risk, warns inventory clerk leader

It is crucial the next PM continues where the government left off with the renters reform White Paper, the AIIC says.

David Callaghan

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Renters reform must be a priority for the new Prime Minister once Boris Johnson steps down, according to inventory clerk leaders.

There is a risk that the renters White Paper that was published in June could be abandoned, the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) warns.

Daniel Evans, AIIC chair, (main picture) says, “The latest chaos to surround Westminster could overshadow and delay the introduction of rental reform, leaving the lettings sector in limbo yet again.

“There is even the chance that the reforms could be scrapped or watered down completely if the next PM and their new team is keen for a new direction and a fresh break from the past,” he predicts.

But he goes on to say it is unlikely either of the two Conservative leadership candidates, Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss, will make wholesale changes to the White Paper, given it has broad cross-party and public support.

Gove return?

Former levelling up secretary Michael Gove, (pictured) who was sacked by Johnson after launching the White Paper and replaced by Greg Clark, is believed to be a supporter of Sunak.

Evans says: “As the person with more cabinet experience than any other in the Conservative Party, Gove may yet be in line for a return depending on who takes over as PM.

“As he did not choose to walk away, there is the possibility that he could re-enter the department once a successor takes Johnson’s place.”

There are likely to be more junior ministerial changes at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, he says.

August 2, 2022

One comment

  1. Unlikely that anyone in Government is reading this article but if they are: – Housing needs to be dealt with independently of Government, a cross party department that does not change with changes of Government or leaders of parties which also includes representatives of The PRS. Lobbying groups such as shelter and generation rent should be allowed to put forward their views but only once all government funding/grants and charity status has been removed from them. This should produce a long term plan for housing with achievable targets and aims rather than a series of headline/vote grabbing sound bites which will never be achieved. The chair of this group should be elected by the members of the group with a 3 year non-renewable tenure to ensure that things keep moving – NO POLITICS IN HOUSING!

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