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HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q My question is a really simple one. Do you think that rents in the private rented sector are currently fair and affordable? Theresa Wallace: It is a good question. I think that…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q When I met your Citizens Advice colleagues in my constituency, they said, “We can give all the advice that you like, but ultimately, the problem is that money out is more than…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q As far as I am concerned, you can talk about rent controls. Tarun Bhakta: We really agree with those points about rent in advance and guarantors, which are particular priorities…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q You will notice that I have a rent-affordability theme, but this is probably my last question on that theme. I am aware that the Renters’ Reform Coalition would like to see a…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q I have three questions, but they are all yes/no, so you can be as brief as you like. First, do you agree with a previous panellist that the landlord licensing rules need to be…22 Oct 2024 Bills sponsored (2)