8m tenants to get rights on landlord; HOUSING.Byline: JASON Jason, in Greek mythology Jason, in Greek mythology, son of Aeson. When Pelias usurped the throne of Iolcus and killed (or imprisoned) Aeson and most of his descendants, Jason was smuggled off to the centaur Chiron, who reared him secretly on Mt. Pelion. BEATTIE Deputy Political Editor COUNCIL tenants are to receive a "bill of rights" to ensure they get a decent service from landlords. The new laws will force landlords to get repairs right first time, stop antisocial antisocial /an·ti·so·cial/ (-so´sh'l) 1. denoting behavior that violates the rights of others, societal mores, or the law. 2. denoting the specific personality traits seen in antisocial personality disorder. behaviour and make sure tenants have a say in the running of estates. Landlords who fail to act could be fined, made to pay compensation or lose the the management rights to another organisation. Housing minister John Healey said the "bill of rights" should come into force by April. He said it would guarantee Britain's eight million council and housing association tenants a basic minimum service. New watchdog the Tenant Service Authority has been charged with making sure landlords stick to it. Mr Healey said the TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). would have "real teeth". He added: "This is about making sure landlords are kept up to the mark." CAPTION(S): LAWS Minister John Healey |
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