Moved by
Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville
27: After Clause 38, insert the following new Clause—
“CHAPTER 3A
PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR
Private rented sector: code of practice
(1) The Secretary of State shall issue a code of practice for the letting and management of private rented sector housing in England.
(2) A code of practice under subsection (1) shall contain provision designed to ensure—
(a) the provision of homes for rent which are of a good quality;
(b) consistent and high standards of management; and
(c) choice for the consumer.
(3) Before issuing a code of practice under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult—
(a) the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors;
(b) the Association of Residential Letting Agents;
(c) the British Property Federation;
(d) the National Landlords Association;
(e) the Property Redress Scheme;
(f) the Residential Landlords Association;
(g) the Deposit Protection Service;
(h) the Property Ombudsman;
(i) the UK Association of Letting Agents; and
(j) any other persons or organisations as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”