A Bill to make provision changing the law about rented homes, including provision abolishing fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies; imposing obligations on landlords and others in relation to rented homes and temporary and supported accommodation; and for connected purposes.
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1 The Renters’ Rights Bill ("the Bill") delivers the Government’s manifesto commitment to transform the experience of private renting, including by abolishing section 21 evictions and introducing a robust Decent Homes Standard in the sector for the first time. The objective of the Bill is to ensure private renters not only have access to a secure and decent home but that they can exercise their rights to challenge poor treatment and bad practice. Landlords should retain the confidence to repossess their properties where they have good reason to but with suitable safeguards for tenants who may …