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Renters Reform Bill Summary in the Governments Own Words- Renting With Pets 16 September 2025

Pets can bring a huge amount of joy to their owners. We are committed to supporting responsible pet ownership in the private rented sector. The Renters" Rights Bill will ensure landlords do not unreasonably withhold consent when a tenant requests to have a pet in their home, with the tenant able to challenge unfair decisions.... Read More

Renters Reform Bill Summary in the Governments Own Words- Rental Bidding 15 September 2025

The Renters" Rights Bill will end the unfair practice of pitting renters against each other in bidding wars. By outlawing rental bidding, we will level the playing field for renters and crack down on the minority of unscrupulous landlords who make the most of the housing crisis by forcing tenants to bid for their properties.... Read More

Renters Reform Bill Summary in the Governments Own Words- Prohibiting rental discrimination 14 September 2025

Rental discrimination against families with children or people who receive benefits have no place in a fair and modern housing market. Everyone in the private rented sector is entitled to a safe and decent home and prospective tenants should be considered on an individual basis.... Read More

Renters Reform Bill Summary in the Governments Own Words- Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman 13 September 2025

The government will introduce a new Private Rented Sector Landlord Ombudsman Service, which all private landlords in England with assured or regulated tenancies will be required by law to join, including those who use a managing agent.

Tenants will be able to use the service for free to complain about a landlords" actions or behaviours.... Read More

Renters Reform Bill Summary in the Governments Own Words- Rent In Advance 12 September 2025

The Renters" Rights Bill will end the practice of landlords demanding large amounts of rent in advance from tenants looking to secure a tenancy. This unfair practice can encourage prospective tenants to stretch their finances to the limit, preventing them from moving within, or accessing the sector altogether.... Read More

Renters Reform Bill Summary in the Governments Own Words- End of Section 21 and End Of Fixed Term Tenancies. 11 September 2025

The Renters" Rights Bill delivers our manifesto commitment to transform the experience of private renting, including by ending Section 21 ‘no fault" evictions. The bill will improve the current system for both the 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England.... Read More

No date set but Housing Minister vows to help landlords cope with rental reforms- Landlordtoday.co.uk 10 September 2025

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has promised to support landlords to cope with the introduction of controversial rental reforms.

Many landlords have expressed concern as the Renters" Rights Bill approaches Royal Assent and will end no-fault evictions and create open-ended tenancies.... Read More

Renters Rights Bill Update- landlordtoday.co.uk August 2025 28 August 2025

Government business managers have agreed the date for the final stage of the Renters Rights Bill to be considered by MPs.

The process begins on September 8 – that"s two weeks today – when the legislation formally returns to the House of Commons following its lengthy debate in the Lords before the summer.... Read More