OpenRenters’ Rights Bill [HL]

leave out lines 11 to 18 and insert—
A letting agent who, in connection with the grant, renewal or continuance of a residential tenancy, requires from the tenant the payment of any premium shall be guilty of an offence under this section.

at end insert—
In subsection (5), after “landlord” insert “or the landlord’s agent (or both)”.”

leave out subsections (2) and (3) and insert—
In subsection (1), for “may by regulations impose duties on a private landlord of residential premises in England” substitute “must lay before each House of Parliament a draft of regulations which impose duties on a private landlord of residential premises in England or the landlord’s agent (or both)”.