The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently going through the parliamentary process, currently it is with the House of Lords. The Bill is expected to be passed by late Summer 2025, and the proposals suggest most parts of the law will be immediately enforceable, except for longer-term plans such as creating the Property Portal and landlord database.
The Key Provisions of the Renters’ Right Bill are:
- Abolishing Section 21 no fault evictions and adding new and expanded possession grounds under Section 8.
- Introducing new measures to end rental bidding wars.
- Giving tenants the right to request a pet and landlords the ability to require insurance cover for potential damage.
- Applying a Decent Homes Standard and Awaab9s Law to the PRS.
- Creating a digital PRS database with key information for landlords, tenants, and councils.
- Establishing a new ombudsman service for PRS landlords.
- Making it illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants in receipt of benefits or with children when choosing to let their property.
- Strengthening local council enforcement powers with expanded Rent Repayment Orders and increased fines.