House of Lords debate refers to Anthony Golds advice

Yesterday during a Housing & Planning Bill debate in the House of Lords, the Lords debated an amendment to require houses to be “fit for habitation.”
Giles Peaker, a Partner within our Housing team, has been pressing for changes to tenancy agreements to include a ‘fitness for habitation’ clause. His briefings were referred to widely during the Lords debate.
To read the full debate please go here.
* Disclaimer: The information on the Anthony Gold website is for general information only and reflects the position at the date of publication. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such. It is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied.*
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The information on the Anthony Gold website is for general information only and reflects the position at the date of publication. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such. It is provided without any representations or warranties, expressed or implied.

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