Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson in Derry, Councillor Tony Hassan, has said a review of private rental sector accommodation must result in effective regulation to protect the rights of tenants.
Cllr Hassan said the current regulations were clearly ineffective and needed to be reviewed to include effective regulation to protect the rights of tenants and to make landlords responsible for their dwellings.
He added: “The review of private rental sector accommodation which has been announced is welcome and something that Sinn Féin has been calling for.
“The private rented sector receives huge amounts of public funding for rents through housing benefits and must be accountable to ensure the quality of the housing provided.”
Cllr Hassan concluded: “At the moment social housing is provided by the Housing Executive and housing associations, as well as the private rental sector.:
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