Landlords Meet For Private Rent Sector Summit

Direct payment of local housing allowance to landlords and greater local authority engagement were key issues discussed during the Private Rented Sector Summit hosted by the National Landlords Association (NLA).

The 35 delegates representing landlords from across the UK met in London to consider issues affecting the sector.

The summit was an opportunity for landlords to discuss challenges facing the private rented sector and how organisations can better work together.

Delegates came from a range of organisations including the Residential Landlords Association,the Eastern Landlords Association and the Portsmouth and District Private Landlords Association.

Barry Markham, NLA Director for Regions, said:

"It was great to see representatives from multiple landlord associations get together to discuss issues affecting the sector."

"What became clear from the summit was the desire to work more closely with local authorities as well as the concerns around local housing allowance cuts and HMO planning – both of which will have a devastating impact on landlords and tenants.

"The summit was an excellent opportunity to hear from landlords across the country about issues affecting them and where they see the sector heading. Hopefully it will be the first of many."

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For further information, please contact:
Dane Svenson
Press Officer, NLA
Email: dane.svenson@landlords.org.uk
Tel: 020 7840 8925
Mob: 07508 031 084

Notes to Editors:
Representing landlords from all over the UK, the National Landlords Association (NLA) is the leading organisation for private-residential landlords. It campaigns for the legitimate interests of landlords by seeking to influence decision-makers at all levels of government and by making landlords’ collective voice heard in the media. The NLA helps landlords make a success of their lettings business by providing a wide range of information, advice and services. It seeks to raise standards in the private-rented sector while aiming to ensure that landlords are aware of their statutory rights and responsibilities.