A fresh push to stop taxpayers from footing the bill for neglectful property owners has been backed by a Bournemouth MP.
Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East, has supported legislation that would remove the automatic right of owners to recover legal fees when their neglect has led to a property falling into disrepair.
The proposals aim to address the issue of derelict buildings on high streets.
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Mr Hayes said: “This is about more than an empty building in the high street, it’s about making tackling owners who let their buildings become derelict.”
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“My constituents deserve the very best high streets and neighbourhoods, not ones being let down by neglectful landlords.”
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The legislation, sponsored by Leigh Ingham, the Labour MP for Stafford, seeks to ensure that public funds are not used to reward owners who have failed in their responsibilities.
It also aims to give councils greater confidence and authority to act on neglected properties.
