Professor Michelle Norris:

Our concern was that there would be a strong incentive for landlords to terminate the tenancy, particularly where the rent is way below the market rent. I understand the argument about new supply of private rental accommodation which is very important. However, it is very important to retain existing supply. In particular, small landlords play a vital role in housing people through HAP. Many of those rents are now below market rents if they have been providing long-term accommodation. I am concerned that the system being proposed disincentivises this kind of long-term accommodation, which is very important.