The Government is asking members of the public to submit ideas for the budget. If we want to secure a National Register of Landlords, we need to persuade the Chancellor and other key politicians to factor it in to their plans.

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One in seven privately rented homes is unsafe. Private renters are more likely to live in non-decent homes than homeowners or social tenants.  These conditions directly affect renters’ health: over 2.7 million private renters have suffered mental health consequences and more than 2 million have been made physically ill as a result of their housing circumstances.

A national register would improve standards and help keep renters safe. All landlords would be required to register and provide basic information such as monthly rent, number of tenants, tenancy start date and end date. Landlords would also have to provide documents that prove the property is decent and safe. The requirements would apply to tenancies of all lengths, including short term holiday lets and ‘AirBnB’-style arrangements.  Failure to register would be a criminal offence. This would help keep renters safe and help councils to take action against criminal landlords

Running the register would cost the Government £47.2 million a year. However, the register would help the Government crack down on landlords who are avoiding tax, which currently costs HMRC £590 million a year.

A national register would improve renters’ physical and mental health. Renters will live healthier, happier lives in the knowledge that their homes are safe.

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