The Renters (Reform) Bill has now completed its passage through the House of Commons. On 1 May 2024, the Bill was introduced in the House of Lords and Second Reading in the Lords will take place on 15 May 2024.
The Bill has been updated to reflect the changes made and agreed in the House of Commons.
View The Renters (Reform) Bill, as introduced in the House of Lords
It is fair to say that the Renters (Reform) Bill has been strengthened since it was first introduced. However, it still misses the mark in providing the right level of fairness and flexibility for landlords and tenants and improved competency standards for letting agents.