Royal Assent for Renters Rights Bill delayed until October at the earliest ⏳📜
The Renters Rights Bill will return to the House of Lords on October 14th, delaying Royal Assent 👑. 👉 Keep up to date with the latest news on the Bill below. What's changing and when? 👇
Why is the Renters’ Rights Bill so important? 🏠⚖️
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the most significant reform the private rented sector has seen since the Housing Act 1988 📅.
As the Bill is expected to become effective in a matter of months ⏰, it’s essential that landlords know what's going on.
What is the Renters' Rights Bill? 🤔
The Renters’ Rights Bill will:
- 📝 Abolish fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs) – all tenancies will become periodic.
- 💷 Limit rent increases – Section 13 notices only, once per year.
- 🚪 Abolish Section 21 evictions – no more “no-fault” eviction notices.
- 📑 Expand Section 8 possession grounds – more grounds due to the end of Section 21.
- 🚫 Ban rental bidding wars – no offers above the advertised price.
- ⚖️ Introduce a landlord ombudsman – for impartial dispute resolution.
- 🗂️ Create a private rented sector database – for compliance and transparency.
- 🏚️ Apply the Decent Homes Standard – all rental properties must meet minimum quality standards.
- 🚫 Prohibit discrimination – landlords can’t refuse tenants on benefits or with children.
- 🐕 Allow renting with pets – landlords can’t unreasonably refuse pets.
- 🏚️⏱️ Awaab’s Law – strict timescales for repairing hazards like damp and mould will be introduced.
When will the Renters' Rights Bill become law? 📜👑
On Monday, September 8, the Commons considered the Lords' amendments, rejecting most of them.
The bill is scheduled to return to the House of Lords 🏛️ on October 14th, following the government’s return from the conference recess.
Once both Houses agree, it will be passed to the King for Royal Assent. This is expected in late October.
When will the Renters' Rights Bill come into effect? ⏰📆
The Bill is likely to come into force in early 2026 📅. While the Government is keen to implement the abolition of Section 21 and ASTs quickly, other parts of the Bill will take longer to roll out.
If you have any queries on the above, please do not hesitate to reach out — we’re here and ready to help. 🤝
💬 Gemma Scott Davies
📞 Phone: 01474 321957
📧 Email: gemmascott@mandmprop.co.uk