Emma Reynolds MP, Labour’s Shadow Housing Minister, commenting on the House of Commons vote on Labour’s plans to stop unfair letting agent fees, said:

“Today Labour stood up for private renters who are being hit hard by David Cameron’s cost-of-living crisis by voting to ban letting agent fees on tenants.

"By contrast, the Tories and Lib Dems failed to stand up for Generation Rent and voted against Labour’s proposals.

"Homebuyers don’t pay an estate agent who is working on behalf of the seller of a property. However, in contrast, renters have to pay to get the keys to a rental property. The average upfront fees are £350 but in high demand areas, these fees can be much higher.

"Generation Rent needs proper protection against being ripped off. A Labour government will ban letting agent fees on tenants.”

ENDS.