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The Assembly agreed a motion calling for the same devolved powers for London, as was given to the Welsh and Scottish governments.

Sian Berry AM proposed the motion and said:

“My recent survey of London’s renters highlighted the desperate need they feel for better standards and regulation of the private rented sector to stop them being exploited by landlords.

“Further devolution of powers is an appropriate response to this need and has already proved to be successful in Wales and Scotland.

“There is no reason London cannot follow these positive models to implement consistent, city-wide standards for housing.”

Tom Copley AM seconded the motion and added:

“In an age when the number of renters is closing in on the number of homeowners, it’s absurd that regulation remains so patchy.

“Boroughs have shown willing, but they’re lacking appropriate government funding – and renters are confronted with a postcode lottery.

“Instead of forcing Londoners to put up with unreasonable letting agency fees, rogue landlords and poor standards, the government needs to give City Hall a greater hand in regulating the sector.

“We’ve seen it work effectively in other parts of the UK – it’s a matter of fairness that London’s renters should come to expect the same.”

Duncan Lewis Housing Solicitors

Duncan Lewis housing solicitors can advise on a wide range of housing law, including advising developers and self builders on planning permissions and planning appeals.

There are Duncan Lewis offices across England and Wales and our housing team is also able to advise on:

• Debt management for homeowners


• Disrepair of rented property


• Housing Benefit


• Housing possession


• Landlords’ obligations


• Landlord and tenant disputes


• Lease extensions


• Local Authority housing


• Mortgage repossession


• Notice to quit


• Nuisance neighbours


• Right to Buy


• Right to Rent checks


• Tenancy agreements


• Unlawful eviction.