Ten peers trying to water down laws to protect renters’ rights are landlords, raising concerns about the plans being “held hostage to vested interests”, The i Paper can reveal.
The members of the House of Lords have been accused of trying to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and get concessions from the Government by tabling amendments that favour the interests of landlords.
Nearly one in five (162) sitting peers are landlords, and more than 100 have financial interests in property, lettings and real estate, according to research by the Renters’ Reform Coalition shared with The i Paper.
Tom Darling, director of the Renters’ Reform Coalition, urged the Government to “hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation”.
