Labour's Renters' Rights Bill Advances with Major Reforms to Private Renting
The proposed legislation, which bans no-fault evictions and caps upfront rent, aims to transform the private rental sector and address the housing crisis.
- The Renters' Rights Bill, introduced by Labour, has passed its third reading in the Commons and will now proceed to the House of Lords.
- The bill seeks to ban Section 21 'no-fault' evictions, providing renters with greater security in their homes.
- Proposed reforms include capping upfront rent payments at one month and allowing tenants to challenge unreasonable rent increases through tribunals.
- Critics warn that up to 15,000 households could face eviction before the no-fault ban takes effect, as Section 21 evictions are currently at an eight-year high.
- The legislation is part of broader efforts to address the housing crisis, including increasing social housing and improving affordability for first-time buyers.
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