Renters' Rights Bill
The new government has announced plans to introduce a Renters' Rights Bill at some point over this parliamentary session.
The Bill has not been published yet but the Government intends to significantly alter the balance of rights for tenants by –
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Abolishing Section 21 notices
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Introducing new and reformed possession grounds for landlords to use
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Applying a Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law to the PRS
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Giving a right to request a pet and rights to require insurance for those pets
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Introducing a Digital PRS database and a new ombudsman service for the private rented sector
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Banning rental bidding wars and discrimination against families and benefit recipients
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Strengthening local councils’ enforcement powers
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Empowering tenants to challenge rent increases
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What we know so far
The abolition of Section 21, along with moves to end bidding wars and improve standards are at the core of Labour's new Renters’ Rights Bill, announced in the King's speech this week.
James Wood, the NRLA's head of policy, takes a deep dive into what we know so far - and what happens next.
Webinars
Take a look at our series of informative and interactive webinars that were hosted by the NRLA’s Campaigns and Public Affairs Team, focusing on the key features of the Renters' Rights Bill and our work to shape it so far. These videos provide an overview of the main provisions and developments, including how they are likely to affect our members.
Latest news
The contents of the Renters' Rights Bill will be debated in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. In the course of these debates, clauses may be added, altered, or removed.
As the Bill progresses, the NRLA will continue to engage with the Government and parliamentarians to address the concerns and interests of our members and you can keep on top of all the latest news.