Members of the House of Lords will continue their examination of the Renters’ Rights Bill, in report stage, today.
The Bill seeks to abolish fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies. It will also impose obligations on landlords and others in relation to rented homes and temporary and supported accommodation.
Report stage is a further chance for members to closely scrutinise elements of the bill and make changes.
Day One took place last week, with the final Report Stage debate will take place on Tuesday 15 July, followed by the Third Reading in the House of Lords on Monday 21 July 2025.
Propertymark has been urging its members to write to Peers in the House of Lords prior to day two of Report Stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill to encourage them to support Amendment 51 that would introduce an additional pet damage deposit equivalent to three weeks’ rent.
The UK government tabled amendments to remove the requirements for pet insurance prior to Report Stage.
Propertymark wants to ensure that the amendment passes on Monday to provide a better chance to help renters and safeguard landlords, and they met with Lord Kinnoull in January to discuss the proposal.
Engaging with the UK government can make a substantial difference as made evident on the first day of Report Stage on Tuesday 1 July, where an amendment to remove the restriction of Ground 4A to student accommodation of three or more bedrooms only was agreed to.
Propertymark says it will continue to engage with MPs on all sides of the political debate as the House of Commons will confirm the changes to the Bill.
Timothy Douglas, head of policy and campaigns at Propertymark, said: “As the Renters’ Rights Bill heads towards the final stages in the House of Lords, we urge agents to continue to reach out to their Peers in the House of Lords to strengthen our calls as a collective and push for changes that will make the legislation work in practice. We will ensure that we continue to closely follow the latest developments and engage with Peers and officials to guarantee the legislation and guidance are fit for purpose.”
The final Report Stage debate will take place on Tuesday 15 July, followed by the Third Reading in the House of Lords on Monday 21 July 2025.
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