Landlord groups call for ‘urgent’ return of the Renters (Reform) Bill

Landlord groups call for ‘urgent’ return of the Renters (Reform) Bill

9:30 AM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago 18

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In the wake of the 4 July election, landlord groups say the next government must pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of ‘urgency’.

The plea is being made by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), along with Leaders Romans Group, Grainger, and the British Property Federation (BPF).

They say that landlords and tenants need certainty on rental reform and the next government must make reform of the private rented sector (PRS) a priority.

The statement comes after the NRLA’s election campaign to highlight issues facing landlords in the sector.

‘Uncertainty over plans to end Section 21’

The organisations say: “Renters, landlords and letting agents have faced five years of uncertainty over plans to end Section 21 ‘no fault’ repossessions.

“With all the main parties’ manifestos committed to delivering rental reform, it’s time to bring the issue to a conclusion.

“Only this approach will enable the sector to look forward and unlock the investment in new housing that renters desperately need and deserve.”

‘Renters (Reform) Bill to end Section 21’

The statement continues: “The Renters (Reform) Bill to end Section 21 was well on its way through Parliament before the election with broad support, and Labour has said it could have ‘happily’ agreed it in the ‘wash up’ period.

“The best way for the next government to achieve their objectives would be to resurrect this Bill as a matter of urgency.”


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Simon Williams

10:02 AM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

As far as I'm concerned, they can take as long as they bl@@dy well like.

Paul

10:06 AM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

Who told them landlords want the resurrection of the RRB? They never asked me or any landlord I know what we wanted!
There is no need for the RRB as there is all the legislation needed already in place. I notice Section 21 is still being referred to as a "no fault eviction" rather than a "no reason given" notice for repossession.

Monty Bodkin

10:08 AM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

Who do these groups represent?
-It certainly isn't landlords.

Cider Drinker

10:29 AM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

NRLA are nothing more than government sock puppets. They have about as much credibility as the National Federation of Subpostmasters.

berkstunt

12:05 PM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

Reply to the comment left by Paul at 02/07/2024 - 10:06
Yes, nobody seems to have noticed this inflammatory interpretation of the title "Section 21 Notice to Quit".
Deliberately, in my view, so as to add to the image of all landlords being evil carpetbaggers.

Philip Westlake

12:16 PM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

landlords are just a subsection of investors that are filling a gap in the poorly managed housing market, this nonsense will just promote an exit from the sector, and is a message to other investors in any sector not just housing to not invest in the UK because at any time in the future if the government deem you as having broader shoulders then it's fair game to tax you to the point of oblivion.

Stella

12:42 PM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

Why are the NRLA promoting this bill surely they could have asked all their members for their views.
Under the current bill if we need to sell we would have to go to court and rely on a discretionary ground, just like I remember in the old days pre 1988 housing act and like the old days nobody will get possession.
As far as I am concerned I hope this bill never again sees the light of day.

Rod

15:00 PM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

Before rushing to deliver legislation on reforms such as abolition of S21, it is time for a proper conversation between regulators, landlord and tenant groups to AGREE a long term workable agenda.
This must take a more holistic and balanced view which will ensure sufficient supply of rental housing (both social and private sector) is provided by landlords who will meet the required standards. At the same time, local authorities and others who are responsible for compliance need to be held to account, reporting their activities.
While this is being agreed, there is nothing stopping the government from pushing forward on the promised improvements in the courts. Nor is there any reason why the Property Portal and an Ombudsman cannot go live, with participation on a voluntary basis, followed by legislation to mandate participation once they have a proven model.

Cider Drinker

18:17 PM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

There’s only one reform that the PRS needs…

… and it’s headed by Nigel Farage.

G Master

20:58 PM, 2nd July 2024, About 2 days ago

The government's plan is to make the landlords look like they cannot manage and they are very bad and wants to hand the control over to the councils. From here, the immigrants, being homeless, will be on a higher priority compared to the English.
Ever seen a single immigrant claiming that they dont have somewhere to live?

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