Burnham Pledges Crackdown on Landlords over Poor-Quality Homes

Now Labour hands councils power to seize homes from Britons who don't repair them

Labour is now set to hand councils the power to seize "poor-quality" homes from Britons who fail to repair them.In a new assault on landlords, Andy Burnham confirmed that local authorities would be helped to take rented homes from owners who ignore notices to improve them.The law would be changed to beef up councils' powers if needed, the Prime Minister added."You will see rented homes in a poor state of repair too, on many British streets," he …

Burnham announces housing reforms targeting landlords

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined housing policy measures at the Labour Party Conference, including reforms to first-time buyer schemes, leasehold legislation, and new powers for councils to address empty and substandard properties.

Burnham pledges crackdown on landlords over poor-quality homes

Andy Burnham set out plans to make it easier for councils to take over poor-quality homes when landlords refuse to carry out repairs.

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