imnofox speaks in the north about renting

"Let me say one thing: renting. Renting is just still a bit shit! Now that is something we Greens made progress on, back when Labour still supported progressive change. From abolishing letting fees, introducing rental Warrants of Fitness, making rents more transparent, to securing tenancies for longer: Greens have been leading the way on rental policy for years, and delivering on it every term."

"But unscrupulous landlords still exist! There is still reform to be had! The tenancy tribunal needs serious reform. Tenants need to be able to raise issues anonymously, protecting them from being blacklisted by dodgy landlords and property management companies. Tenants must also be able to appoint mediators to act on their behalf at the tenancy tribunal, reducing the stress and time needed to adequately follow up on an issue."

"Houses should be allowed to be homes. We will prohibit blanket 'no pets' rules in ads and leases, requiring specific reasoning for any animal being blocked. We'll also ensure all tenants can make minor modifications to their home without needing a landlord's interference, such as a lick of paint or a screw to attack quake prone furniture to walls."

"The Greens will extend the rental WOF system to allow local council to set their own standards on top of the national ones, ensuring rentals can meet regional conditions, such as quake prone regions or highly rainy areas. That ensures no home gets left behind, and devolves this decision making to those who know best: the regions themselves."

"This is only some of our excellent rental policy, and you can read more about our comprehensive plan at our website. It's time to keep up the Green momentum, vote for the only choice left, and reform our rentals!!"