Labour Mayor’s spending bonanza to fight “unfair rent increases”
Summary
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a £400,000 fund to support tenant advice services and train council enforcement officers in relation to renters’ rights. The initiative is intended to help tenants challenge unsafe housing conditions, rent increases and landlords who do not comply with the law, alongside the introduction of the Renters Rights Act.
Why it matters
Residential surveyors working in London may see increased scrutiny of rental properties, landlord compliance and housing conditions as tenant awareness and enforcement capacity rise. The announcement signals a stronger local enforcement environment around standards, maintenance and rent-related disputes.
Key points
- £400,000 of public funding will support tenant advice and enforcement training in London.
- Most funding will go to two organisations providing free advice and support to renters.
- Council enforcement officers in different boroughs will receive training.
- The Mayor links the funding to the new Renters Rights Act and stronger tenant rights.
- The focus includes unsafe conditions, poor maintenance and unfair rent increases.
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