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National Party housing spokesman Phil Heatley is urging Labour not to push up rents for struggling families renting in the private sector.
'If Maryan Street's bill to make landlords liable for insuring tenant damage succeeds, expect the cost to be passed straight on to tenants,' he said.
Mr Heatley says it's likely insurance companies will want to consider things such as property location and other factors when assessing risk and setting premiums.
'And for that reason this is bound to hit tenants with the biggest families and lowest incomes the hardest.'
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