Are Landlords About to Catch a Break? Shake Up on Renters Rights Bill

Big moves happening behind closed doors – the Renters’ Rights Bill is at committee stage right now, and some very surprising amendments have been proposed. From bringing back fixed-term tenancies to keeping Section 21 for small landlords, these changes could completely reshape the direction of the Bill.

Nothing’s passed yet – but if you’re a landlord, this is your heads-up on what’s being debated, what could come next, and how it all affects you.

Show notes: As the Renters’ Rights Bill moves through the House of Lords, a wave of proposed amendments has sparked huge debate in the lettings world. Could Section 21 stay for small landlords? Will fixed-term tenancies make a comeback? Could tenants still pay rent in advance?

In this episode, we break down:

• What the Renters’ Rights Bill originally proposed

• Key changes being proposed, including:

• The return of 12-month fixed terms

• Delayed abolition of Section 21

• New rent controls and tribunal limits

• Rules around pets, guarantors, and rent in advance

• What happens next in the Bill’s journey

• What landlords should do right now

Whether you’ve got one rental or a whole portfolio, this is the update you need to stay ahead of the game.