'Absurd': decent homes standard for England's private renters will not be enforced until 2035

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Labour's promise to introduce a decent homes standard in England's private rented sector is set to take almost a decade to materialize. The timeline has been met with criticism from campaigners, who argue that it will deny millions of renters access to basic standards for far too long.

Landlords will have until 2035 to implement new robust standards aimed at combating disrepair, damp, and energy inefficiency in their properties. The standard will require homes to be in a reasonable state of repair, free of hazards, damp, and mould, with amenities like noise insulation and child-resistant window restrictors.

Critics say the prolonged timeline is "absurd" and will leave families and children living in poor-quality homes for nearly another decade. The Generation Rent campaign group had initially pushed for an implementation deadline of 2030, which was promised as part of the Renters' Rights Act.

The new standard has been welcomed by some industry professionals, including the Chartered Institute of Housing, which says it will "update minimum standards" and improve quality of life and reduce living costs for tenants. However, many renters are left frustrated with the delay, arguing that they can't afford to wait this long for basic protections.

The decision comes as a Health Foundation report found one in five private rented homes to be classed as "non-decent", posing significant safety risks to residents. The social rented sector's existing decent homes standard has also been criticized as outdated and ineffective, with 10% of homes failing to meet the standards in 2023.

The government argues that a 2035 timeline allows for a nine-year implementation period similar to the one seen in the social rented sector when its standard was introduced. However, many are calling for the deadline to be brought forward to prevent landlords from profiting from substandard housing while renters wait.
 
I'm so disappointed about this news 🤕. I just think it's crazy that people will have to wait almost 10 years for decent homes in the private rented sector 🙄. It's not like the government is giving us a break or anything, they're just making sure landlords get enough time to sort out their shoddy properties 😒.

I mean, can you imagine living in a damp, cold home with no insulation? That's just unacceptable 🚫. And it's not like it's going to be a huge financial burden on the government to make some changes 💸. I wish they'd bring forward the deadline so renters don't have to suffer for so long 😔.

I've got mates who are renting and they're already struggling with high bills and poor conditions 🤯. This delay is just going to make things worse 🚨. The government should be doing more to help people, not just letting them wait for years 🙄.
 
I'm seriously bummed about this news 🤕. A decent homes standard is super long overdue, and now it's gonna take almost 10 years to get it done? That's ages for people struggling to make ends meet! I mean, I get that the gov wants to make sure everyone has time to adjust, but come on... millions of renters are stuck in substandard housing right now, and it's not fair. 🙄

I think the 2035 deadline is just a big delay tactic. What if we could just speed up the process? I mean, we're living in the 21st century here! We can do better than this. The government should be working with landlords to make sure they comply ASAP, not dragging it out for years. It's gonna cost renters so much more in the long run... 🤯
 
🤔 I think this is a huge delay 🕰️ - like, what's taking them so long?! 2035 feels like an eternity 😒 especially when you consider that one in five private rented homes are already considered "non-decent" 🚽 which is just not okay. Landlords should be pushing to make these changes ASAP ⏱️, and the fact that they're saying it'll take nine years for them to implement new standards is just ridiculous 😂 I mean, can't we just make a change happen instead of dragging our feet? 🙄
 
I think it's crazy that they're setting the deadline for 2035 🤯. I mean, we already know how bad the state of some rental properties is in England - one in five homes being classed as "non-decent" is just unacceptable. And now we have to wait nearly a decade for landlords to sort themselves out? It's like they're leaving millions of renters high and dry 🤕.

The longer they can keep renting substandard homes, the more money they'll make off it 💸. I don't think that's right. The government's all about "letting the market regulate itself" but when it comes to something as important as people's health and safety, I think they need to step in sooner ⏰.
 
I don’t usually comment but... I feel so frustrated about this news 🤕. A decent homes standard should've been implemented years ago, especially with all these reports showing one in five private rented homes are non-decent and posing safety risks to residents. It's just not fair that families & kids have to live like this for another decade 😓.

The 9-year implementation period sounds like a total waste of time to me. I mean, why do we need 9 years? 🤔 Can't they see how it's affecting people's lives right now? The government's idea about letting landlords profit from substandard housing while renters wait is just unacceptable 💸.

I think the industry professionals are right that the new standard will improve quality of life and reduce living costs for tenants, but what about all the renters who can't afford to wait 🤷‍♀️? We need action now, not more excuses or delays 🕰️.
 
I mean, I get it, implementing new standards takes time, but 10 years is just too long 🤯. It's like, what's the point of having a decent homes standard if it's gonna be almost decade behind schedule? Families and kids are already suffering from living in crappy conditions, they shouldn't have to wait that long for some basic protections, you know? 🚨

And don't even get me started on the 2030 deadline that was promised in the first place - it's like the government just pulled a fast one on everyone. I'm not surprised that industry pros are happy with the new timeline though, they probably benefit from substandard housing too, you know? 🤑
 
Ugh 🤯, this is just ridiculous! 2035 feels like an eternity for ppl struggling with dodgy homes 💔. I mean, what's a few more years when it comes down to decent air, water & basic safety? 😩 Not worth the wait imo... Landlords r gonna make bank offa substandard housing while we suffer 🤑. We need change now, not some 9-yr plan 🕰️. Can't imagine having to deal with damp, mould & energy inefficiency for that long 🚽💨
 
🤔 I mean, come on 2035? That's ages! What if something bad happens in a house and someone gets hurt because it's all crappy? It's not like there's gonna be a time limit on being broke or unwell 🤑😷. We already got the social rented sector dealing with this stuff, why can't the private rented be handled any faster? I get that implementing standards is hard and whatnot but 9 years? That's just ridiculous. Can't we do better than that?
 
OMG, have you seen the stats on private rented homes? 🤯 Like, 1 in 5 homes are actually "non-decent" 🚨! And it's not just about being damp or dodgy, there's actual health risks involved 🏥. The Health Foundation report is low-key terrifying. I mean, we're talking nine years to implement this standard? That's ages for renters who need decent living spaces ASAP 🕰️. The government's trying to say it's all about phasing in the changes, but let's be real, landlords are just gonna milk this for as long as they can 💸. We should probs be demanding a sooner deadline so we don't have families living in substandard homes for years to come 🚫. What do you think? Should we be pushing for an earlier implementation date? 🤔
 
🤯 The government is really messing with people's lives here... A decade is just too long to wait for decent homes. What if something bad happens like a fire or electrocution in one of those dodgy properties? 💔 We should be able to trust that our landlord will keep the place safe and clean, not worry about it. 🤦‍♀️ It's just common sense, you know? 😬
 
Ugh I'm literally dying over here! 🤯 A decade?! 2035 is ages away!!! 🕰️ What's wrong with the government? Can't they see that millions of people are suffering in subpar living conditions right now? 🤦‍♀️ Those Generation Rent guys are spot on, 2030 was a much more reasonable timeline. I mean, come on, decent homes shouldn't be a luxury for renter families, it's a basic human right! 🏠💖 And don't even get me started on the noise insulation and child-resistant window restrictors... like, what's next? 😂 A whole new level of standards for landlords to follow? Please.
 
Ugh, this is getting old 🤯... I mean, can't we just get decent homes for everyone already? 😩 The fact that it's gonna take till 2035 feels like a joke. These families are living in crap conditions and they're gonna have to wait almost another decade for some semblance of safety and quality? It's just not fair 🤷‍♀️. And what about the kids, growing up in these non-decent homes? The thought is just heartbreaking 😭.

And don't even get me started on the landlords profiting off this... it's like they're getting a free pass to charge more money for substandard housing 💸. The whole system is just so messed up right now 🤯. I wish our government would listen to the people and not just try to placate them with empty promises 😒. We need real change, not just some watered-down version of it 🌊.
 
I'm really worried about this 🤕. I mean, it's already hard enough living in a private rental, and now we're told we'll have to wait almost 10 years for decent homes? It's just not right 🙄. I've got friends who are renting, and they're already struggling to afford basic things like energy bills. The thought of having to live in some dodgy old flat for another decade is just unacceptable 😬. And what about all the families with kids? They deserve better than to be living in a home that's not safe or healthy 🤯. Can't we do something faster? I feel like the government is just letting landlords off the hook and making us wait while they line their own pockets 💸. It's just wrong, mate 😒.
 
Ugh, like, come on! 😒 A decade is a looong time... I mean, I get it, implementation timelines take time, but 2035?! That's just ridiculous. What if families are sick of living in crappy homes by then? 🤯 At least give them some basic protections sooner. And let's be real, £50k+ a year to live in a dumpster is not affordable for anyone... 😂 Can we just fast track this already? My aunt lives in a rental and she's always complaining about the dampness and noise... it's like they're trying to torture people or something. 💀
 
Ugh, can't believe they're pushing this back to 2035 🙄. I mean, come on, it's not like we're asking for much, just some basic standards for our homes so we don't have to live in damp, moldy crap all the time 🚽. And now you're telling me that landlords are going to get a nine-year head start on fixing their properties and I'm sure they'll just be happy to keep renting out substandard homes while we wait 💸. It's just so frustrating, especially when there's already one in five private rented homes that are classed as "non-decent" 🚨. When will we get some real action on this?!
 
I'm just shaking my head at this news 🤦‍♀️. I mean, what's a decade too long, right? 😒 These families and kids need decent homes now, not in 10 years. I get that the government wants to implement something big, but come on... it's like they're thinking about the landlords' profits instead of the people who are going to be living in these substandard properties.

I've been renting for years, and I know how frustrating it is to deal with damp and mold and all that stuff. It's not just a matter of getting some paint and calling it a day - you need to fix the underlying problems. And what really gets my goat is that the industry professionals are saying this new standard will improve quality of life, but at what cost? Like, are we going to wait 10 years for basic protections? 🤔 It just doesn't seem right.

I guess I'm just old-fashioned and think that decent homes should be a human right or something 😊.
 
idk how u guys feel about this news 🤷‍♂️ i just saw it now cuz i've been out of the loop lol anyway i think 2035 is still kinda soon tho 🙄 i mean yeah its better than nothing but who's gonna be able to afford basic stuff by then? like what if the economy takes a downturn or somethin happens at ur job? 🤔 landlords are gonna wanna make sure they get the most out of that 9 year window. its all about the benjamins 💸
 
I'm low-key shocked that it's gonna take till 2035 for decent homes standards to become law 🤯 I mean, I get where they're comin' from with the implementation period, but come on, how many families can afford to wait almost a decade for basic protections? 🤔 The Gen Rent campaign group is right, this timeline is absurd and it's gonna put more strain on renters who already feel like they're at their wit's end. And what's the gov't thinkin' by lettin' landlords off the hook like this? They can just keep rakin' in cash while renters are stuck with substandard homes 🤑
 
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