Tuesday, 17 June 2014

MP Welcomes Move to Force Letting Agents to Publish Fees

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron has welcomed the government's decision to force letting agents to publish full tariffs of their fees. The South Lakes MP, who has lobbied for a fairer deal for tenants in the private rented sector, claims that the move is a "step in the right direction". Under the new rules, letting agents will be required to publish a full tariff of their fees on their websites and prominently in their offices. Those who fail to comply will face a fine – a much stricter penalty than currently exists. Read more on 24dash.

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