'Government Must Allow Councils to Fight Rogue Landlords'

The government is being urged to cut red tape and allow councils to tackle the menace of rogue landlords. According to joint research by think tank the LGiU and the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), the coalition is undermining the ability of local authorities to tackle poor standards in the private rented sector (PRS). The research reveals that 35% of properties in the PRS pose a threat to tenants' health and safety by failing to meet the decent homes standard.  Read more on 24dash.