Spotlight on Labour candidate urging rent controls
Summary
The article reports that Labour’s Greater Manchester mayoral candidate, Bev Craig, is proposing a tougher approach to the private rented sector, including tighter controls on HMOs, expanded use of Article 4 Directions, and a new Renters Rights Unit. She also wants stronger landlord conditions for access to local retrofit funding and has signalled support for exploring rent limits or controls in Greater Manchester.
Why it matters
These proposals could affect planning consent requirements, HMO investment decisions and the regulatory environment for landlords and agents operating in Greater Manchester. Surveyors may also see knock-on implications for valuation, asset management and retrofit-related due diligence if local funding is tied to charter compliance.
Key points
- Proposal to limit HMOs in areas with perceived overconcentration
- Expanded use of Article 4 Directions to require planning consent for HMO conversions
- Creation of a Greater Manchester-wide Renters Rights Unit to enforce the Renters Rights Act and address bad landlords
- Landlords seeking local retrofit funding would need to sign the Good Landlord Charter
- A commission on affordable rents and possible future rent controls is proposed
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