Renters Rights Bill Latest Update

Posted on September 12th, 2024

 

The UK Government has introduced the first version of the Renters Rights Bill, into parliament a process known as the ‘First Reading’ which took place on the 11th September 2024.  Detailed scrutiny and discussion of the bill is expected after Parliament returns from recess on 7th October.  

The Bill doubles the measures outlined in the previous Government’s Renters’ (Reform) Bill, which fell during the wash up sessions in the final days of the last administration.

If passed without amendment, the Renters’ Rights Bill would significantly overhaul the structure for private rented sector housing and repeal Section 21, alongside a number of other significant measures:

• Removal of fixed term tenancies

• A single stage of implementation for the removal of Section 21
• An expansion of Rent Repayment Orders
• Fines to increase in line with inflation

The legislation will also introduce:

• A new Ombudsman for landlords

• A PRS Database
• Protections against discrimination for tenants

Controls on rental bids and offers.

We will await further updates as the Bill goes through the full Parliamentary process, we will keep you updated as changes occur.