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Renters Reform Bill to finally get second reading next week

MPs will debate the Renters Reform Bill on Monday 23 October after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reportedly gave it his blessing to progress through parliament.

This follows previous reports that backbench MPs were blocking the bill from going through parliament, as it includes the policy to abolish Section 21 evictions.

Michael Gove, levelling-up secretary, also “won the internal battle over the legislation” continuing to go through, according to The Financial Times.

The first reading of the bill took place in May, and it’s only now the second reading is taking place.

Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) said: “The uncertainty over whether the Bill will proceed has made it difficult for landlords and renters to plan for the future.

“As they consider the Bill, MPs and Peers will need to make sure it secures the confidence of responsible landlords every bit as much as tenants. Should the Bill fail to secure the confidence of landlords the shortage of homes will only worsen, ultimately hurting renters.

“It is crucial that problems with the Courts are addressed alongside the Bill progressing through Parliament. As the cross-party Housing Select Committee has warned, an unreformed court system risks undermining the Government’s planned changes to the sector.

“Ministers have pledged to guarantee improvements to the court system, and we will continue to work with them to ensure this happens.”

Polly Neate, chief executive of campaigning charity Shelter, is quoted by the FT as saying: “Every day 540 people are slapped with a no-fault eviction notice and given just two months to find a new home. Delays and hold-ups to making renting safer and fairer are unacceptable for them.

“A robust Renters Reform Bill has the potential to free people from the constant threat of a no-fault eviction. It would reduce homelessness and hold landlords accountable for leaving unsafe homes.”

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