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Housing bodies call for stronger legal route to access tenants’ homes

Social landlords are calling for a “clear and proportionate” legal mechanism to gain access to tenants’ homes for essential safety inspections and works when entry is repeatedly refused.

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Housing bodies said the amendment addresses concerns from across the sector that persistent ‘no access’ cases leave residents at risk and place landlords in breach of their legal obligations (picture: Alamy)

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