10 May 2022

Queen's Speech: Government plans to boost tenants rights

Queens Speech: Government plans to boost tenants rights image
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Two separate housing bills in the Queen’s Speech set out the Government plans to tackle tenants rights improve the private rented sector.

There will be a bill designed to increase tenants’ rights and their ability to hold landlords to account following fears raised in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy.

The Social Housing Regulation Bill will give tenants increased rights and give teeth for the housing watchdog. Regulators will be able to intervene in poor performance from landlords.

A Renters Reform Bill will make good manifesto commitments to abolish ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions and strengthen Landlords’ rights of possession.

It aims to half the number of non-decent rented homes by 2030 and create a rental market that is fairer.

The Government said it was ‘committed to helping more people to own the home of their dreams’.

‘We believe home ownership provides people with greater security to raise a family and live comfortably,’ the Queen’s Speech document said.

Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said: 'These vital bills could finally give renters a system that is fair and safe – with the scrapping of Section 21, a new property portal that allows people to check their landlord is decent, and regulation to strengthen the rights of social tenants.'

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