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ARLA conference: Members urged to get MPs on side for Tenant Fees Bill debates
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Original Source: Property Eye.
Original Author: Marc Shoffman.
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ARLA Propertymark is urging members to begin contacting their MPs to ensure they are well informed about the Draft Tenant Fees Bill as it begins to progress through Parliament.
Speaking at yesterday’s ARLA Propertymark annual conference, chief executive David Cox said the ban was coming but members must help to rebuff those who want to make it more draconian.
He said: “It remains vital that each and every MP understands the implications, issues and unintended consequences of this ban.”
Cox said ARLA Propertymark had already secured some concessions in the legislation such as allowing change of sharer fees and holding deposits.
It comes as ARLA Propertymark unveiled three new tools at the conference to help members navigate upcoming changes in the sector.
President Sally Lawson said the trade body was looking at more ways to add value to its businesses.
She said ARLA Propertymark will launch a tenancy builder to let members create tenancy agreements online and will unveil a licensing database as well as an employment helpline.
Lawson said: “We have all got to change our businesses. We have to change the way we market, recruit, and deal with lettings and software. We have a lot of work on our hands.
“We need to clarify what we do for our money to our customers and make compliance our number one focus.”
