Landlords call meeting to discuss new Bill

Friday, 28 March 2014 00:00

Landlords will meet next week to discuss amendments to the Landlord and Tenant Bill which is in the process of going through the House of Keys.

The Department of Social Care's legislation is attempting to find a fair and reasonable balance between the rights of landlords and those of private tenants.

The Private Landlords' Association says it needs to firm up its side of the negotiations and has called a meeting at the South Douglas Old Friends' Club on April 1st.

Spokesman Stephen Moore says its their turn to highlight what they feel are necessary changes:

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