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London landlords standards scheme 'a meaningless gimmick'
Their union Prospect accuses V&A boss Tristram Hunt of refusing to negotiate
A VOLUNTARY standards scheme for London landlords was branded a “meaningless gimmick” within hours of being launched yesterday.
Tory Mayor Boris Johnson promised his new accreditation scheme would give peace of mind to both 800,000 tenants and 300,000 landlords in the city.
Landlords will be asked to sign up to minimum standards, including transparent fees, deposit protection and quicker response times for repairs.
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