Tackling Rogue Landlords 2023
Ensuring Fairer Accommodation for All
Online Conference 20 July 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm
9:00am
Online registration
9:30am
Chair’s welcome address
Mairéad Anne Carroll, Professional Practice, Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
9:40am
Establishing a successful licensing scheme to tackle sub-standard conditions
- Hear how Newham Council are at the forefront of championing renters rights
- Understand how the Council’s selective licensing scheme safeguards and improves housing standards for tenants
Sir Robin Wales, Former Mayor, London Borough of Newham and Senior Adviser on Local Government, Skills and Housing, Policy Exchange
10:20am
Holding landlords accountable to a minimum standard
- Discover the common characteristics and practices of rogue landlords in the UK and the impact on tenants
- Understand the legal and regulatory tools available to hold landlords accountable
- Discuss the different approaches to improving the quality of housing in the UK
Sean Hooker, Head of Redress, The Property Redress Scheme
10:40am
The impacts of landlord behaviour on tenants’ ability to make their rented house a home
- Understanding private landlords and their behaviours
- Discover how landlords can play a positive role in helping their tenants make their private rented property a home
- Explore the challenges faced by private renters, including low-income renters, and their priorities for change
Dr Tom Simcock, Research Fellow and Research Manager of the Healthy Housing Initiative, University of Huddersfield
11:00am
Break and networking
11:30am
Leading the way in enforcing housing standards on rogue landlords
- Hear examples of successful local authorities taking action against rogue landlords
- Explore the strategies and tactics used by the local authorities
- Discuss the impact of these measures on tenants and the wider community, and the lessons learnt
Councillor Tom Renhard, Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Horfield Ward, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing Delivery and Homes, Bristol City Council
11:50am
Enhancing landlord engagement and tenant protection
- Overview of the scheme's objectives, procedures, and positive impact on the local housing market
- Understand the benefits and opportunities available to landlords through PRS, emphasising how they can enhance their rental business and contribute to the betterment of the community
Jessica Senior, Private Rented Solutions Team Manager, Sheffield City Council
12:10pm
Enforcing standards to tackle rogue landlords and ensure safe housing
- Distinguishing between legitimate landlords and rogue landlords
- Working with landlords and partners to ensure safe housing
Key experiences from Coventry City Council
Adrian Chowns Property Licensing and Housing Enforcement Manager, Coventry City Council
12:30pm
Question and answer session
12:50pm
Lunch and networking
1:20pm
Enhancing the private rented sector: towards a fairer and stronger framework
- Citizens Advice will outline a national picture of the private rented sector by sharing data from their network of local offices
- They will discuss the need for the renters reform bill and potential areas for improvement
- Finally, they will share insights into the impact the cost of living crisis is having on private renters
Ruwani Purcell, Director of External Affairs, Citizens Advice
1:40pm
Championing and supporting tenants and their rights
- Discuss the various protections available to tenants against rogue landlords and the role of organisations in ensuring that these protections are upheld
- What is co-production, and how can it help residents and landlords work together?
- Hear examples of strengthening tenants' ability to hold landlords to account
- What lessons can be learnt from social housing that can be applied to leaseholders, shared ownership and private renters?
Stephen Johnson, Tenant Advisory Panel Member, National Housing Federation
2:00pm
Can how rental proptech platforms root out rogue landlords
- Overview of Rental PropTech Platforms, their purpose, benefits, and how they have evolved over time
- Examine the impact of Rental PropTech Platforms on the relationship between landlords and tenants
- Explore the potential for future developments in PropTech
Thomas Wainwright, Professor in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Royal Holloway, University of London
2:20pm
Closing keynote address: Setting a new gold standard for landlords
- Implications of the Renters Reform Bill on landlords, and the specific challenges landlords should anticipate and strategies to overcome them
- Exploration of essential practices landlords should adopt to meet the new standards
- Identifying proactive measures to enhance tenant satisfaction and overall property management
- Strategies for fostering compliance with the new standards among landlords
Ben Beadle, Chief Executive Officer, The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)
2:40pm
Questions and answers session
3:00pm
Chair’s summary and close
*programme subject to change without notice
Mairéad Anne Carroll, Professional Practice, Royal Institution Chartered Surveyors (RICS)