More than 1 million private rental homes are substandard, new analysis reveals
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Almost a quarter of privately rented homes in UK fail to meet basic living standards
- New analysis reveals almost a quarter of privately rented Homes in the UK, over a million properties, fail to meet basic living standards.
- This includes nearly half a million Homes with Category 1 hazards, posing serious and immediate risks to health and safety, alongside issues like poor thermal comfort and disrepair.
- The findings are highlighted as the UK experiences high temperatures, raising concerns about the safety and liveability of these substandard Homes.
- The Liberal Democrats, who commissioned the research, are advocating for a new insulation program and an immediate ban on no-fault evictions.
- The government is addressing the issue through a new Renters' Rights Bill, aiming to end no-fault evictions and enforce the Decent Homes Standard in the private rental sector.