Articles by Joshua Helm-Cowley
Renters' Rights Bill: Campaign win on student possession ground
Peers debated the first Report stage debate of the Renters’ Rights Bill in the Lords last night, in a sitting that lasted more than seven hours. And while it was good news on student lets after an amendment was passed removing the HMO restriction from Ground 4A, the change could still be overturned in the Commons.
NRLA urges Commons Committee: Make the private rented sector work for all
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle appears before the Work and Pensions Select Committee, urging them to make the private rented sector work for everyone and urges them to take practical steps to aid vulnerable tenants and support responsible landlords
New Renters’ Rights date revealed
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 1st July, for first of three Report stage debates. With the further sittings schedules for the 7th and 15th July, it is looking increasingly unlikely that the bill will received Royal Assent ahead of the summer recess, meaning it will likely become law in September.
Renters’ Rights Bill: What happens next?
With still no news over when we can expect Report stage in the Lords or any firm indication as to whether Royal Assent will be before or after summer recess – we look at where we are now, and what happens next.
NRLA backing Lords arrears amendments
The NRLA is throwing its weight behind new rent arrears amendments tabled in the Lords. Lord Carter of Haslemere has tabled two amendments in line with NRLA proposals, which we believe will give landlords the confidence to know they will still be able to regain possession – in a timely manner – should their tenants stop paying rent.
