Matthew, Bristol14 January 2011
The idea of a new law to protect tenants is very important because there are simply no incentives for landlords to improve home insulation. I know from having lived in rented accommodation (with leaky single-glazing) for many years.
As landlords don't pay the fuel bills of the dwellings they rent out, there is every reason for them to ignore houses that lose heat excessively.
As we experience a very cold winter, it seems now more than ever is the time to sort out this issue - and that's where the Government can come in.
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