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Closed Make all letting agent fees other than 'refundable deposit' and 'rent' unlawful.

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Say no to administration fees.
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The rest of the UK needs to follow Scotland's lead and make all the fees other than a refundable deposit and rent illegal.

This is how letting agents should operate and this is how they are more than capable of operating. All these fees are a broad daylight exploitation of everyone who uses the private housing sector, including many vulnerable people.

The Scottish government is set to clarify existing legislation making all these additional fees unlawful. This has been welcomed by the charity Shelter Scotland.

Letting agents should earn their income from landlords. Sign the petition to prevent the future exploitation of millions.

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    This petition will stay open until 13 September 2013.