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lets, allowing landlords to evict students living together in an HMO. This was already added to the Bill at an earlier stage. The UK Government will now ensure this applies to any property that is let to students, as long as landlords give prior notice to the tenants at the start of the tenancy that the ground will apply. • Undertake a review of council licensing schemes – to prevent duplication with the introduction of the new Property Portal, the UK Government will conduct a review of selective licensing and licensing of HMOs to reduce burdens on landlords. • A review of the county court possession proceedings - the Lord Chancellor will be required to publish an assessment on barriers to possession and the readiness of the courts in advance of abolishing Section 21 for existing tenancies. • Commit in legislation to publish an annual parliamentary update on the state of the private rented sector – including data on the supply, size and location of properties.

The amendments in full will be added to the Renters (Reform) Bill publications page.