Reforming The Landlord/Tenant Relationship

• Published date: 20 July 2023
• Law Firm: Wright Hassall
• Author: Ms Perveen Dhami

Considerable column inches have already been devoted to the introduction of The Renters (Reform) Bill with many commentators lamenting that it will hasten the demise of the private landlord. Hailed as the biggest overhaul of residential tenancy law for over thirty years, it seeks to address perceived inequalities in the landlord/tenant relationship. The Bill is unlikely to hit the statute books until next year, not least as there are several aspects that will require ironing out such as the impact of the end of fixed-term tenancies on the student rental market.

What's in The Renters (Reform) Bill?

The most headline-grabbing reforms are the ending of no-fault evictions (section 21), a ban on landlords refusing tenants claiming benefits, and a legal right for tenants to ask to keep a pet.

Other key aspects include:

• Ending fixed-term tenancies, instead...