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Required Reading: Understanding the Tenant Fees Act 2019
After years of debate, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 will officially come into force on 1st June, bringing with it a set of radical changes for the lettings industry. Francesca Gibbs outlines the key issues that landlords and agents need to be aware of...
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