The Labour government introduced the Renters Rights Bill to Parliament on 11 September 2024. The Bill proposes to abolish Section 21, convert all tenancies to periodic, update Section 8 grounds, limit rent increases to once per year, require landlords to consider pet requests, and ban source of income discrimination.
The Renters Rights Bill received its first reading in the House of Commons on 11 September 2024. The Bill is the Labour governments replacement for the Renters (Reform) Bill and is expected to pass with the governments substantial parliamentary majority.
Key provisions include: abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions without conditions; prohibiting new fixed-term assured tenancies; updating Section 8 grounds for possession; limiting rent increases to once per year using the statutory Section 13 procedure; requiring landlords to consider and not unreasonably refuse pet requests; and banning discrimination against tenants on source of income grounds from June 2026.
Unlike the previous governments approach, the Bill does not link Section 21 abolition to court capacity improvements.
Action required
Review the Bills proposals in detail. Begin updating your tenancy management procedures and possession strategy in anticipation of Section 21 abolition.
Effective
11 September 2024 (introduced; commencement dates TBC)
Who this affects
All private landlords in England
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