Generation Rent petition flops with 17,000 signatures
Summary
Generation Rent says its latest petition on tenancy deposits attracted 17,000 signatures, well below the support for its earlier rent cap petition. The group is urging a faster deposit return process, an end to insurance-backed deposit schemes, and penalties for landlords making false or exaggerated claims, while the government is reportedly redesigning the deposit protection system.
Why it matters
Deposit handling is a recurring source of dispute in the private rented sector and affects landlord-tenant relations, complaint volumes and compliance expectations. Surveyors involved in lettings, valuation or dispute-related work should note potential changes to deposit protection arrangements and landlord obligations.
Key points
- Generation Rent’s latest petition received 17,000 signatures.
- The petition calls for quicker deposit returns and penalties for false landlord claims.
- The group wants an end to insurance-backed deposit schemes.
- The government is redesigning the deposit protection system.
- The article cites a claim that 79% of challenged deductions result in tenants getting some deposit back.
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