Renters’ Rights Bill: What is it?

Here is what is set to be included in the Renters’ Rights Bill.

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00:00Discussing the Renters' Rights Bill, Eddie Hooker, CEO of My Deposits, commented the bill's reforms

00:09will affect both landlords and tenants, from the end of no-fault evictions to stronger rights and

00:15greater accountability. He continued, while the bill does not change deposit law directly, the

00:22shift to open-ended periodic tenancies will alter how deposits are managed. These changes will bring

00:28new responsibilities for landlords and fresh protections for tenants. He added,

00:34What matters now is clear guidance and smooth implementation so that everyone understands

00:40their rights and obligations. But what is anticipated to be included in the bill?

00:48Here's an outline which has been provided by Information According to OnTheMarket.com.

00:531. The government are proposing to abolish Section 21 evictions.

00:58These are also known as no-fault evictions. This means that tenants will be given more security

01:05in staying at their rental properties, and landlords will find it more difficult to evict

01:10tenants without a notable reason. 2. The introduction of a private rented sector

01:16landlord ombudsman and database. This reportedly provides a fair and impartial resolution to a

01:23tenant's complaints about their landlord. As a result, it's hoped tenants will be able to make better

01:30informed decisions when entering the rental agreement. 3. A warb's law. This ensures health hazards are to be

01:39addressed appropriately and within a certain amount of time. 4. Pet-friendly properties.

01:46The bill also aims to give renters better rights to request to keep a pet. With this, landlords will be able

01:54to consider pet requests, but won't be able to unreasonably refuse. 5. A fairer process.

02:02The bill aims to make it illegal for landlords to discriminate against prospective tenants.

02:086. Stronger local authorities. Lastly, the new bill plans to strengthen local authority enforcement

02:18and to introduce a package of investigatory powers. Many tenants have expressed their support for the

02:24proposals of this new bill, whilst opinions of many landlords tend to oppose it.