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<p>We have given our backing in principle to my hon. Friend, the Member for Brent
Central's (Sarah Teather) Tenancies (Reform) Bill, which seeks to protect tenants
from the small minority of rogue landlords who, rather than meet their legal duty
to keep their properties at a reasonable standard and remove health and safety hazards,
instead evict tenants simply for asking for essential repairs to be made.</p><p> </p><p>But
we need to ensure that the Bill does not impose unfair burdens on the whole sector,
as the overwhelming majority of landlords are responsible. The Bill should be balanced,
such that tenants cannot make vexatious complaints, and that it does not bring in
excessive red tape.</p><p> </p><p>The Bill will have its 2nd reading on 28 November,
and this will give the House an opportunity to debate its merits.</p>
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