In a crucial moment for housing reform in the UK, a coalition of 28 charities, including Shelter and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, is calling on the Labour government to enact laws preventing discrimination against tenants based on guarantor requirements. Research indicates that a significant number of renters struggle to provide guarantors, leaving many unable to secure homes. The charities warn that if left unaddressed, landlords may exploit this to further marginalize vulnerable renters. Angela Rayner emphasizes the potential for an unprecedented building boom to coincide with these necessary reforms.
A coalition of leading charities has urged Labour to introduce new rental laws to ensure poorer tenants are not filtered out of the housing market.
Research from Shelter found that one in three renters asked for a guarantor struggle to provide one, affecting around 600,000 renters over recent years.
The letter warns that without changes, landlords will continue to exploit their power, increasing discrimination against those unable to secure a guarantor.
Angela Rayner stated the Government's plans would unleash the biggest building boom in a generation, highlighting the need for significant reforms.
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