This blog post analyses the 12 key provisions in the Labour government’s proposed new law for the private rented sector, the Renters’ Rights Bill, published on 11 September 2024.
Even though Labour have a large majority and are committed to enhancing renters’ rights as soon as possible, this is still just a draft Bill. It may well change in the House of Lords, if not the House of Commons.
There will also be new regulations, for instance, for the Decent Homes Standard, Awaab’s Law, the Database, Ombudsman, and guidance, eg for the implied right for tenants to have pets.
PS. As a general disclaimer, the Bill is 226 pages long, and it’s not an easy read. I’ve done my best to interpret its provisions, but please don’t rely on this blog post, or on anything on my website for that matter. It’s no substitute for legal advice from a practising, specialist solicitor. If you’d like me to refer you to a specialist solicitor, please send me a message by using my contact form.
The 12 key provisions in the Renters’ Rights Bill at a glance
- 1. Abolition of Section 21
- 2. Conversion of ASTs into periodic Assured Tenancies
- 5. Changes to the Section 8 Grounds for Possession
- 6. New procedure for increasing rent
- 7. Ban on encouraging, inviting or accepting rental bidding
- 8. Right for tenants to request consent for a pet
- 9. Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman
- 10. Private Rented Sector Database (aka Rented Property Portal)
- 11. Decent Homes Standard for the PRS
- 10. Awaab’s Law – remedying hazards
- 11. Discriminatory practices: No bans on children or benefit claimants
- 12. Ending of the “AST trap” for long leases with ground rent over £250
- Final thoughts
Original Post from theindependentlandlord.com
