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NLA sends open letter to Landlords and Shelter
Posted on 01/11/2018 by Sulgrave Estates
Larry Sweeney, CEO of National Landlords Alliance, has sent an open letter to landlords and Shelter. The Alliance is calling for more landlords to sign up and help fight the constant barrage of legislation from the Government that is now starting to cause damage to the private rented sector.
Here is an extract from his letter:-
“Landlords, our sector is under attack like never before. Politicians and pressure groups who want to tax and regulate the PRS out of existence are causing unbelievable hardship for tenants. The new UK tax on turnover goes against all the basic norms of accountancy rules. I wish here to address all the readers who have read about our new Alliance and not pledged.
Our Members who have pledged have responded very firmly to those who have raised concerns. For the avoidance of doubt we intend to stop the media hysteria about bad landlords and ensure that legislation is reviewed as a matter of urgency. The vast majority of landlords are hardworking tax compliant citizens providing much needed shelter and building a pension for their future so they are not reliant on the state.
On the other side we have ignorant politicians “Charlatans” jumping on the band wagon to curry favour and votes on the back of outright lies. On the watch of the major landlord organisations we have had Section 24 imposed as well as selective licensing. Time to employ a new Guard as we face the new threats. Three year tenancies and the danger of massive shortages of choice for tenants, with rent controls. Mobility will be the casualty of rent controls.
Finally Landlords, Please come off the sidelines and onto the pitch, join us and let us go in to battle. Join the Alliance now and take positive action.
I now extend an open invitation to Polly Neate CEO of Shelter. Polly I will commit to working as CEO of the Alliance without Salary for one year. It is an honour and a privilege to do this, it is a just and worthy cause.
I call upon you to forgo your £120k salary for 12 months and I will meet you anytime anywhere to see how together we could change the narrative. I really hope Polly that you will do the right thing. Surely if Shelter want to help tenants, it would be a good idea to present an honest balanced informed view, rather than misleading the public. Polly feel free to contact me at any time if you wish to take me up on my proposal. Just return one year of your £120k salary to the taxpayer. We look forward to a positive response.
Kind Regards
Larry Sweeney CEO National Landlords Alliance.
Email us at info@landlordsalliance.co.uk and pledge your £100.”