HOUSING

Councils face enforcement capacity 'struggle'

A cornerstone of the Renter’s Rights Bill is under threat due to a lack of council capacity, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

Housing costs (c) Andrii Yalanskyi

A cornerstone of the Renter's Rights Bill is under threat due to a lack of council capacity, the Local Government Association (LGA) has warned.

Councils will be granted powers to enforce the decent homes standard under the Bill.

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