David Smith has returned to his old stomping ground after being named as legal counsel for the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
Smith was previously policy director for the Residential Landlords Association before its merger with the National Landlords Association earlier this year.
A renowned housing lawyer, Smith, who is a partner at JMW Solicitors, will use his specialist legal knowledge to help the NRLA scrutinise legislation and the ways in which it will impact the private rented sector and private landlords.
He will advise the association when it comes to raising legal challenges, on seeking amendments to legislation and on its approach to the future of the PRS.
Smith said: “It is vital that Government legislation affecting the PRS is fit for purpose and does not have unintended consequences due to the way it is drafted.
“I look forward to working with the NRLA in its efforts to support and represent landlords’ interests.”
Ben Beadle, chief executive of the NRLA, said: “We are delighted to continue our relationship with David, whose expert knowledge will be invaluable when it comes to holding lawmakers to account and protect the rights of landlords.”
Comments (2)
Is it me or are NRLA filling a gap created by internal wrangling at propertymark?
david is a shrewd appointment and I’ve been impressed by what the NRLA has achieved in the space of a few months
As posted on another thread yesterday, a combination of David Smith with David Cox (ex of ARLA) reunited at NRLA would be a formidable force for good for the PRS and would negate the need for landlords and agents to belong to any other industry body.