This is by way of tossing an idea around, I won't pretend it's a fully hatched strategy.
Landlords have the option to lease out their property to local Co.Co for 10 years.
Co.co get a discounted rent (15% I believe) and rent it to whoever is on their list.
Landlord is guaranteed their rent, no voids & property returned at the end of 10 years.
I know the scheme isn't perfect; but the above is the bare bones.
What if that model was extended to 'private' tenants? By which I mean tenants who are not in receipt of SW supports.
Tenant has security of tenure, landlord has guaranteed rent.
Evictions for non-payment or anti-social behaviour would have to be much faster.
Would probably have to have choice of five and ten year leases.
Landlords have the option to lease out their property to local Co.Co for 10 years.
Co.co get a discounted rent (15% I believe) and rent it to whoever is on their list.
Landlord is guaranteed their rent, no voids & property returned at the end of 10 years.
I know the scheme isn't perfect; but the above is the bare bones.
What if that model was extended to 'private' tenants? By which I mean tenants who are not in receipt of SW supports.
Tenant has security of tenure, landlord has guaranteed rent.
Evictions for non-payment or anti-social behaviour would have to be much faster.
Would probably have to have choice of five and ten year leases.