Renters Rights

Labour is planning to implement the new tenancy system for the PRS in a single stage. On this date, all private tenancies, including existing ones, will transition to the new system. New tenancies signed on or after this date will also adhere to the new rules.

Currently, Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 (“HA 1988”) enables private landlords to terminate a tenancy agreement without having to provide any reason and/or establish fault on the part of the tenant, commonly known as ‘no-fault’ evictions.

The Renters (Reform) Bill will improve the system for both the 11 million private renters and 2.3 million landlords in England. Our reforms have been developed in consultation with landlord and tenant groups over the past five years.