The Renters’ Rights Bill returns to the House of Lords today for its Third Reading, marking the final stage in its passage through the chamber.
The Bill proposes to abolish fixed-term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies. It also introduces new obligations for landlords and others involved in the provision of rented homes, as well as temporary and supported accommodation.
The Report Stage offers members a final opportunity to scrutinise the Bill in detail and propose amendments.
Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at Propertymark, said: “Members of the House of Lords have yet another vital opportunity to improve the Renters’ Rights Bill to ensure it is fair for tenants, landlords and letting agents. Key amendments that need support include review of the impact of the legislation on the judicial system and the impact of the Bill on the housing market.
“There has been no formal consultation on the proposals outside of the Public Bill Committee by the Labour government and it is vital that reviews and reports are included so we can fully understand the implications and where necessary further changes can be made.
“Furthermore, peers should avoid supporting measures to increase the duration of discretionary licensing schemes. We are yet to see successful licensing schemes across the board and with the introduction of the PRS database, legislators should be looking to remove selective licensing requirements and not enhance them to cause additional cost and duplication of compliance.”
Following today’s Report Stage, the Bill will then proceed to its final reading in the House of Lords on Monday 21 July 2025.
