LoginTenants warned over rogue agents
New LTS figures show that 46% of lettings agents don't comply with the law
Posted 13 September 2019 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Property and Housing|London
UPDATES: Tenants are being urged to understand their rights as enforcement action highlights the continuing threat posed by rogue letting agents exploiting renters through unlawful practices and hidden charges.
London Trading Standards (LTS) has issued a stark warning to tenants: understand your rights or you risk being ripped off by rogue letting agents.
This caution comes as <a href="https://www.journaloftradingstandards.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LTS_Week_Lettings_Poster.pdf">new figures published</a> as part of London Trading Standards Week show that letting agent...
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