New bill targets loophole in student accommodation service charge

If passed, the bill will close a loophole in student rental laws by ensuring mandatory service fees or charges are included upfront in rental prices. Stock picture

A new bill to be launched on Wednesday aims to prevent student accommodation providers from circumventing rent controls by imposing additional charges on tenants under the guise of service fees.

If passed, the bill will close a loophole in student rental laws by ensuring mandatory service fees or charges are included upfront in rental prices.