PEOPLE across Wales are being asked for their views on plans to ban letting agencies from charging fees.
A consultation has been launched into the Welsh Government proposal, which would stop agents from being able to charge tenants and prospective tenants fees often running to hundreds of pounds.
Communities and children secretary Carl Sargeant said: "To ask tenants to come up with a tenancy deposit, which is often in excess of a month’s rent, plus a month’s rent up-front and an 'administration' fee can cause a major financial headache for some and has the potential to drive people into debt.
"I want to know the extent of the fees charged, what those fees cover and understand the implications of the removal of these fees for letting agents, landlords, tenants and any third parties involved in the private rented sector."
To take part visit consultations.gov.wales before Wednesday, September 27.
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