Breaking News April 2024

RENTERS REFORM BILL AMENDMENTS

Following Propertymark’s meetings with Ministers and an update from officials that a political letter had been issued to Conservative MPs, detailing amendments the UK Government was planning to table to the Renters (Reform) Bill at Commons Report Stage. Propertymark have now had direct correspondence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities that these amendments have now been tabled.

The amendments make key changes across the Bill including:

• Establishing a six-month period for tenants - in effect, creating a default fixed-term of six months in all contracts, mirroring a standard break clause in many existing contracts. • Committing to a review of the implementation of tenancy measures within the Bill - the UK Government will introduce an amendment that requires the Secretary of State to lay a statement covering the effectiveness of new possession grounds, and the effect of moving to periodic tenancies and abolishing fixed terms. • Broadening the student possession grounds - a new mandatory possession ground to facilitate student