private rented sector
Councils are focusing on strengthening protections for private renters and reviewing policies to improve sector standards.
Hounslow Council adopted an updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in September 2026, giving it enhanced powers to address landlords who do not meet legal responsibilities. Councillor Marcela Benedetti, who proposed the motion, highlighted the need for robust protections for the significant number of residents living in the private rented sector.
Councils are also reviewing policies to improve standards in the private rented sector. Lewisham Council reviewed its housing policies, including regulations for the private rental sector, in October 2025 to streamline processes. Camden Council's Housing Scrutiny Committee discussed updates on the private rented sector in September 2026.
No upcoming meetings are listed where this topic is on the agenda. The private rented sector refers to the part of the housing market where properties are rented from private landlords.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council adopted an updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in September 2026. Source
- Councillor Marcela Benedetti proposed the motion for Hounslow Council's updated policy. Source
- Lewisham Council reviewed its housing policies, including private rental sector regulations, in October 2025. Source
- Councillor Will Cooper presented proposed changes to Lewisham's housing policies. Source
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