Tenant Fee Act 2019

• Tenant Fee Act 2019: what this means for tenants and landlords
  Posted on June 6, 2019 by Admin
  While you were probably out enjoying the first day of summer on Saturday, the Tenant Fee Act 2019 (‘the Act’) came into force. The Act functions to crack down on unexpected fees from landlords and letting agents, and will impose hefty fines on anyone who fails to comply.
  
  If you’re currently renting, or you’ve been thinking about entering into a tenancy agreement, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Some charges beyond your rent will still apply, but a lot more financial protections are now in place for tenants. Below QualitySolicitors looks at who is affected, what exactly the Act means, and what further implications there are for end of tenancy evictions.
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  Posted in: Housing and property
  Tagged: Housing, property, landlord, tenant, Tenant Fee Act 2019