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ARTICLE · 27 AUGUST 2024

New Renters Rights Bill Announced In King's Speech

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The Renters Reform Bill was contained in the Conservative government's 2019 manifesto. The aim of the proposed Renters Reform Bill was to reform the private rental sector in England and Wales to improve tenants' rights.

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The Renters Reform Bill was contained in the Conservative government's 2019 manifesto. The aim of the proposed Renters Reform Bill was to reform the private rental sector in England and Wales to improve tenants' rights. The bill had its third reading in the House of Commons in April 2024 – its next steps were to complete the same process in the House of Lords before it could achieve Royal Assent and become law. However, the former Conservative PM called a general election for 4 July 2024, and the Renters Reform Bill was not passed in the wash up period before Parliament was dissolved. The future of the Renters Reform Bill under the new Labour government was therefore unclear.

As part of the King's Speech on 17 July 2024, Labour confirmed that there will be a Renters Rights Bill (“the Bill”) which will give greater rights and protection to people renting their homes. The Bill is similar to the previously proposed Renters Reform Bill, but with some changes.

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