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The newly published Renters’ Reform Bill bans landlords from evicting their tenants without justification.
The Renters’ Reform Bill will ensure that tenants will get the benefits they deserve. (Photo: Leaders Romans Group)
What is the content of the Renters’ Reform Bill?
Landlords are set to face a significant change in the UK as the government bans tenant evictions without justification as stated in the Renters’ Reform Bill.
According to Lad Bible, the Renters’ Reform Bill, which was published on Wednesday (17 May), will overhaul Section 21, also known as ‘no-fault evictions,’ which currently enables landlords to reclaim their properties without providing a reason. This move aims to benefit 11 million tenants by ensuring safer and higher-quality housing.
Michael Gove, the Levelling Up and Housing Secretary, stated that too many renters live in substandard homes, lacking the power to address issues and constantly under the threat of sudden eviction.
The government intends to address these injustices through the Renters’ Reform Bill and offer a new deal for those in the private rented sector, emphasizing quality, affordability, and fairness.
Section 21 of the Housing Act has long been utilized by landlords to break contracts and find tenants willing to pay higher rent. The Conservative government pledged to abolish no-fault evictions in their 2019 manifesto, indicating that the current revision has been in progress for some time.
The Renters’ Reform Bill is described by the government as a comprehensive overhaul of housing law, with an impact on approximately two million landlords, according to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
It will grant landlords easier eviction processes for anti-social tenants and allow for shorter notice periods for ‘irresponsible’ renters, such as those consistently missing rent payments. If tenants breach the tenancy agreement or cause property damage, their eviction notice period will be reduced.
Additionally, the Renters’ Reform Bill introduces new grounds for repossession, enabling landlords to sell their properties or occupy them with family members. The bill will also make it prohibited for landlords and agents to impose blanket bans on individuals claiming benefits or families with children.
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Renters’ Reform Bill Ensures Home Quality Standards
For the first time, home quality standards will be applicable to the private sector after the Renters’ Reform Bill was published. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities plans to implement the ‘Decent Homes Standard‘ to ensure safe and habitable housing in the private rented sector.
To enforce these policy changes and resolve minor disputes between tenants and landlords, the government intends to establish a new ombudsman, reducing the need for court involvement.
Moreover, pet owners seeking rental properties will gain greater rights. The Renters’ Reform bill will grant tenants the right to request to keep a pet, though suitable insurance may be required to safeguard the property from damage. Landlords must consider these requests and cannot unreasonably refuse them. Tenants have the right to challenge any unjustifiable rejections.
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