Tenant Fees Bill

Written evidence submitted by Mr Kameron Singh (TFB32)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I write in a personal capacity to submit evidence in relation to the Tenant Fees Bill at Committee Stage. As a long term, private rental tenant, I have significant interest in this bill.

Point Summary of evidence:

v Serious potential loophole in Bill – "Default Fees Exemption"

v "Reasonable Fees" loophole

Both of these two loopholes in the bill must be removed.

As they currently stand, they will effectively allow Landlords/Letting Agents to continue to charge excessive fees. If they are not removed, the Tenant Fees bill will not be fit for purpose.

This is a much needed and momentous piece of legislation to finally give proper protection to private tenants. Please do not allow these loopholes to remain in this bill.

May 2018