Ban on tenant fees in England will come into force on 1st June 2019

Jan 16 | 2019
The Tenant Fees Bill has completed its passage through the House of Lords and Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, the Government's housing spokesperson in the House of Lords, confirmed it will come into effect on the 1st June 2019 for all tenancies signed on or after that date (subject to Royal Assent). Examples of banned fees would be:
  • Charging for a guarantor form
  • Credit checks
  • Inventories
  • Cleaning services
  • Admin charges
  • Gardening services
Landlords and agents will be able to charge their tenant for damage caused to the property, loss of keys and late payment of rent. These fees will also be limited and there will be stricter rules in place. There will be consequences for charging a fee that is not permitted. Tenants will be able to reclaim the money they have paid via the county court and trading standards will be able to issue fines up to £3,000.00. Landlords will also be unable to serve a Section 21 notice if they have charged a tenant a fee where they should not have and kept the money. To be kept up to date speak to us about our newsletters, or keep reading our blogs, follow us on Facebook, or attend one of our training events. Speak to Kirsty for further information.
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