Over a million households in England’s Private Rented Sector live in homes that don’t meet basic health and safety standards[1]. Most landlords and letting agents already provide safe, good-quality homes for their tenants, but poorly maintained properties risk damaging the reputation of the whole sector.

For many people, a pet isn’t just part of their ideal home, it’s a part of the family. Yet with Zoopla reporting that as little as 7% of its private rented listings are pet-friendly, it’s a dream that is out of reach for many renters.

The Government has announced the next steps for the implementation of Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector, which comes into effect in October this year.   So why is this important for private landlords? It’s likely that these proposals will be the model to follow for the private rented sector as Awaab’s Law will be introduced as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which will become law later this year.