Renters' Rights Bill (England Only)

The Renters' Rights Bill (Bill) is almost in an agreed form, having reached the stage where final amendments are being considered in the House of Commons.

Once approved, it will receive Royal Assent and become the Renters Rights Act.

Following this, many of the Act's provisions will require further consultation and secondary legislation before taking effect, although the government is keen to introduce the reforms as quickly as possible.

Key changes

The key changes, based on the current legislation, are:

• All new tenancies will be periodic and known as Assured Tenancies (AT). All existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will automatically convert to ATs with indefinite length of terms. Purpose-built student accommodation, one-bedroom and two-bedroom properties let to students will be excluded.