Dissecting Section 16J: Criminal Confusion in the Renters’ Rights Bill
Episode 3, Jun 19, 04:19 PM
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Landlords, brace yourselves!
Section 16J of the Renters’ Rights Bill could land you in criminal trouble for relying on shaky eviction grounds—but its sloppy drafting leaves huge questions unanswered.
What counts as “reliance”, “knowledge”, “recklessness” and “tenant surrender”?
Are there any potential loopholes to save you?
Tune in below, as Michael Grant and Angela Piears navigate this legal minefield, exposing major drafting errors and undefined terms.
Section 16J of the Renters’ Rights Bill could land you in criminal trouble for relying on shaky eviction grounds—but its sloppy drafting leaves huge questions unanswered.
What counts as “reliance”, “knowledge”, “recklessness” and “tenant surrender”?
Are there any potential loopholes to save you?
Tune in below, as Michael Grant and Angela Piears navigate this legal minefield, exposing major drafting errors and undefined terms.