The government's Renters' Rights Bill is poised to become law, marking a significant overhaul of the private rental sector.
According to Thomas Jeniec, associate at Winckworth Sherwood, the bill will increase tenants' powers and present new challenges for landlords regarding rent increases and possession.
The legislation has been delayed for several months, but its impending royal assent will bring about the most substantial changes to the private rental sector in a generation.
The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will reshape the private rental sector, increasing tenants’ powers while presenting landlords with new challenges around rent increases and possession.
Author's summary: Landlords face new challenges with Renters' Rights Bill.