Sweeping reforms to the private rental sector have been published today as the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill had its first reading – though it could take months to pass through parliament.
The Bill makes good on the Conservative 2019 manifesto pledge to ban no-fault evictions. It also protects benefit claimants, families with children and pets from blanket bans, doubles notice periods for rent increases and requires private rental housing to meet the Decent Homes Standard.
