Renters’ Rights Bill

I inform the House that the reasoned amendment in the name of Kemi Badenoch has been selected.

The Labour MP criticises the Conservative shadow Secretary of State for being 'all over the place' during her speech, implying confusion or lack of focus.

This MP interjects to remind Dawn Butler that she will return to the subject at hand. She does not provide a full argument in the given text.

The Conservative MP notes Scotland’s Housing Network report revealing that 16% of landlords are reducing their supply, and 12% are considering leaving the sector due to over-regulation.

This MP asks why the previous Government failed to introduce such measures, implying that this bill is necessary despite past failures.

The Labour MP questions if tenants will fear the return of the Conservative party similar to how mothers fear for their maternity pay support. He further criticises the government's position as being against tenant protections.

The independent MP argues that previous reforms were necessary, and their failure to implement them has led many private landlords to move into the holiday let market.

This Labour MP claims that interest rate increases have driven landlords out of the sector and highlights that the bill aims to provide security for those needing homes, implying support for tenant rights.

The Labour MP questions why Conservative MPs would oppose such measures if they were committed to reforms previously and highlights that the bill is necessary despite past failures.

Coleman criticises the Conservative position as negative towards tenant protections such as preventing children's breathing problems due to poor housing conditions, questioning why they would oppose beneficial measures.

The Liberal Democrat MP questions if the high proportion of Conservative MPs being landlords influences their position against the bill.

McDonagh points out that court systems are currently gridlocked, suggesting that removing section 21 would not worsen the situation.

Eshalomi supports clause 55, which outlaws rental bidding practices that cause significant distress to tenants who fear eviction due to rising rents. She cites a constituent's experience of a rent increase of up to 30% and another whose rent doubled in one year, highlighting the necessity for urgent legislative action. Additionally, she calls for better enforcement measures and sufficient resources for local councils to implement the new regulatory powers effectively.

Powell agrees with Eshalomi, noting that section 21 of existing laws can prevent tenants from reporting issues like damp and mould due to fear of eviction. This discourages them from seeking necessary repairs or improvements, further exacerbating their living conditions.

Welcomes the Bill's aim to end no-fault evictions, supports provisions for three-year fixed-term tenancies, emphasises the need for adequate court resources and local authority funding. Raises concerns over potential withdrawal of student housing from the market. Supports protections for renters on benefits and military personnel housing standards. Asks the Minister to meet concerns regarding pet ownership agreements with landlords.

[INTERVENTION] Welcomes the Bill, highlights high proportion of private renters in Torbay and calls for more action on absentee landlords.

[INTERVENTION] Agrees with previous speaker that no-fault eviction has been used as an excuse for not reforming the system.

Supports the abolition of section 21 no-fault evictions to prevent families from being unfairly displaced. Mentions cases where families are relocated far away, causing educational and employment issues for children and parents respectively. Emphasises that babies die due to inadequate temporary accommodation.

[INTERVENTION] Agrees with McDonagh, highlighting the perverse nature of the current market where local authorities must rehouse families in private sector accommodation at a higher cost to taxpayers.

Acknowledges the need for quality housing but expresses concern over vilification of landlords and potential negative impacts on housing supply. Questions the transparency of costs and impacts of the legislation, suggesting that it could lead to higher rents and reduced landlord investment in properties.

Commends diversity in Parliament and shares his personal journey from a deprived area to becoming an MP. Emphasises challenges faced by Birmingham Perry Barr, including poverty, lack of youth services, and inadequate housing conditions for families on the waiting list. Urges the Government to take stronger action to address temporary housing standards and provide financial support to local government.

Acknowledges Ayoub Khan's speech and mentions the importance of adhering to time limits for speeches in Parliament. Calls James Naish to make his maiden speech.

Welcomes the Bill and its provisions to promote longer-term secure tenancies. Emphasises that living conditions can have broader implications for health and wellbeing, citing a personal anecdote about a constituent's housing issues causing stress-related illness in children. Calls on Ministers to consider how local authorities can be best resourced to enforce these provisions.

Jokes about the Government Whips knowing which triplet is voting, implying there might have been confusion due to the presence of another triplet MP. No clear position or arguments regarding the amendment/clause.

Concerns about the potential negative impact on private rented housing supply, citing statistics of high demand and existing homelessness issues in Plymouth. Argues that reducing rental property availability will exacerbate the problem of temporary accommodation for those evicted from poor conditions.

Supports clause 55, highlighting its importance in addressing rental bidding wars and ensuring security for private renters. Emphasises the need to end exploitative practices that penalise vulnerable tenants.

Raises concerns that proposed regulations will reduce the supply of rental properties by about 50% in five years, particularly in Scotland. Emphasises the need for a balance between tenant rights and landlord rewards to attract capital investment for new homes. Calls for close monitoring and review to avoid unintended consequences.

Supports the Bill as it aims to uphold tenants' rights and provide decent housing. Stresses the importance of public service and historical context, highlighting her background in higher education and policy change. Acknowledges the need for better public services to enable everyone's opportunity to thrive.

The hon. Member for Swansea West supported the tenant protection clause, emphasising the need for stability in housing and addressing economic challenges faced by his constituents, such as absolute poverty and homelessness. He highlighted the importance of shared prosperity and stable jobs, noting that wages have not increased since 2010 while insecurity has risen. The MP pledged to work towards building a better economic future through decent homes, stable jobs, and rising wages.

He acknowledges that ending no-fault eviction is positive but argues for rent controls to address high rental costs. He cites statistics showing one in five private tenants spend more than half of their salary on rent and notes that rent controls have been introduced elsewhere successfully.

She advises new colleagues not to stride past a Dispatch Box during debate. No specific arguments against rent controls are provided in her brief statement.

She supports the Bill, highlighting measures to combat discrimination, end no-fault evictions, and empower tenants. She notes that local councils need resources for enforcement but does not explicitly address rent control.

Congratulates new Members and declares involvement in renters' rights activism. Supports extending notice periods to four months but advocates for stricter measures on no-fault evictions, rent increases, energy efficiency, and local flexibility for rent controls. Cites high rents and poor conditions affecting constituents.

Endorses Carla Denyer's comments on rent controls, highlighting issues in Brighton with a high population of renters, especially young people and students. Criticises guarantor agreements that fuel discrimination against working-class, estranged and international students.

Supports the Bill due to high private renting in her constituency. Tables an amendment to outlaw pursuit of guarantors for rent owed by a deceased tenant, citing personal experience with bereaved constituents forced to find another student to take on their son's tenancy.

Recognises the crisis described by Helen Hayes, agreeing that individuals and families are paying with money and trauma due to the instability caused by high rents and poor conditions.

She criticises the Conservative Government for failing to deliver on their promise to abolish section 21 evictions, leading to nearly a quarter of a million people being affected by unfair evictions. She highlights how her constituents facing eviction due to political instability and inadequate housing conditions exemplify the need for this legislation. Olney supports broader measures in the Bill such as allowing tenants to request pets without unreasonable refusal.

Sobel praises the Renters’ Rights Bill for addressing security and safety concerns of renters. He highlights problems faced by student renters in his constituency due to high costs and strict requirements, such as UK guarantors and excessive deposits. Sobel argues that these barriers prevent students from accessing higher education and calls on the Government to consider banning landlords from demanding UK rent guarantors or large upfront payments.

Kaur congratulates new MPs and expresses her belief in safe, secure housing as a basic human right. She discusses the suffering of renters in Southampton due to no-fault evictions and substandard living conditions. Kaur welcomes plans to stop rental bidding wars and extend decent home standards to improve tenants' health and well-being.

Echoed support for the landmark legislation, highlighting personal and constituency experiences of tenant insecurity. Raised concerns about rent hikes and property conditions affecting families’ stability and economic productivity. Emphasised the importance of accurate market rate determination to prevent exploitation by landlords. Supported provisions on pets in rental homes.

Welcomed the Bill for tackling housing security and safety, extending Awaab’s law to private renters. Highlighted concerns about navigating disrepair cases without legal aid support. Urged further investigation into capping in-tenancy rent increases at inflation or wage growth levels. Advocated for genuinely affordable homes to help constituents leave the private rented sector.

Welcomes the Bill, citing that section 21 evictions are a major cause of homelessness. Mentions constituent example showing impact on families and businesses. Suggests two tweaks: exemption from paying last two months' rent due to moving costs and capping 12-monthly rent increases at inflation or wage growth.

Emphasises the importance of housing issues in his constituency, noting that two-thirds of casework relates to housing problems such as overcrowding, overpricing, homelessness. Highlights local statistics: 7,500 on council house waiting list and 1,600 households in temporary accommodation. Supports outlawing section 21 no-fault evictions and applying decent homes standards.

Supports the legislation to reject no-fault evictions, citing personal experience from working at a homelessness charity and representing constituents in Harlow. Highlights the importance of pets for mental health support and the emotional bond they create with families. Emphasises that pet owners should not face discrimination or forced eviction from their homes.

Welcomes the Bill to improve lives in the private rented sector, addressing the imbalance of power between tenants and landlords. Supports measures on ending no-fault evictions, stabilising the market, and reducing homelessness. Advocates for a clear ombudsman service and accountability to Parliament. Highlights the need for information sharing and redress schemes for renters.

Supports the Bill as a range of positive reforms to protect tenants. Highlights the application of decent homes standards and care leavers facing discrimination in securing housing. Advocates for legal protections, rent deposit schemes, and anti-discrimination measures for landlords against care leavers.

Welcomes the Bill but questions the balance in new eviction grounds for landlords. Supports banning discrimination against tenants receiving benefits or with children, criticises immigration right-to-rent rules, advocates for rent controls to prevent no-fault evictions under different names, emphasises the need for affordable housing and social housing investment.

Congratulates the Minister on working tirelessly to end section 21 no-fault evictions, which have contributed significantly to homelessness. Supports measures like the four-month notice period and ending discrimination against tenants receiving social security. Calls for rent stabilisation methods and reform of the deposit system, advocates for adequate resourcing of local authorities.

Highlights housing affordability issues in the private rented sector, notes that tenants have no way to vet their landlords due to lack of landlord register and section 21 no-fault evictions. Stresses the importance of ending rental bidding wars and securing tenant rights against sudden eviction. Supports the Bill’s measures on strengthening rent challenge mechanisms and Awaab’s law.

The rental sector is failing many tenants with high rents, no-fault evictions, and substandard accommodation. The Bill introduces measures such as ending no-fault evictions, arbitration for disputes, and protections against steep rent increases to ensure fairness and security for renters.

The Bill will significantly improve the lives of nearly 10,000 constituents in private rented accommodation by ending no-fault evictions and providing security to vulnerable tenants. It also supports landlords who act responsibly.

The Bill addresses the insecure rental market by ending no-fault evictions, empowering tenants to challenge unreasonable rent hikes, and providing support for local councils dealing with housing pressures. Further safeguards are needed to ensure robust protections.

Supports the Bill due to its measures against no-fault evictions and increased tenant protections. Argues for rent controls and stronger enforcement mechanisms. Emphasises the need for improved living conditions for disabled tenants.

Welcomes the Bill's focus on ending no-fault evictions and strengthening tenant rights. Highlights the detrimental impact of section 21 evictions on families and society, advocating for greater resources to enforce new powers granted by the Bill.

The amendment is necessary because the rental market in my constituency has seen a significant increase in homelessness despite growth in affordable housing. Tenants face frequent rent hikes and threats of eviction, with no recourse to fair treatment due to section 21 eviction powers. There are numerous examples of constituents struggling with mould and poor living conditions, highlighting the need for legal protections.

The amendment to end no-fault evictions is crucial as it reflects the government's willingness to take decisive action on issues affecting tenants. In my constituency, I have dealt with cases of threatened eviction and homelessness, highlighting the urgent need for such protections. The previous government’s failure to act has led to a crisis in private rented sector homes that fail decent home standards.

Cornwall has a significant problem with substandard private rented properties, rising eviction rates, and high costs pushing families into temporary accommodation far from essential services. The Bill will enforce decent homes standards, limit rent increases, and prevent no-fault evictions, protecting vulnerable residents such as those with children or pets. Additionally, it supports measures to address the displacement of long-term renters due to holiday let conversions.

Most landlords are good, but recent years have seen a trampling of tenants’ rights in favour of vested interests. This Bill will restore those rights by controlling rent increases predictably and abolishing no-fault evictions that lead to homelessness for vulnerable constituents like those in Rugby who face arbitrary rent hikes or unjustified evictions with short notice.

Welcomed the Bill's provisions, particularly ending no-fault evictions and applying decent homes standards to private renting. Highlighted that landlords will be required to provide safe housing conditions and that this measure is long overdue.

[INTERVENTION]: Agreed with Antonia Bance, stating the Bill will give security to families at risk of eviction under section 21. Cited cases where constituents faced unjust evictions.

Emphasised the Bill's transformative potential for Kensington and Bayswater, highlighting high rent levels and challenges faced by tenants. Raised concerns about back-door evictions through unaffordable rent hikes and called for a transparent landlord register to enforce new rights.

Welcomed the Bill but expressed concerns about rent increases being tied to market rates, potentially leading to evictions for lower-income tenants. Suggested in-tenancy rent caps as a solution.

Welcomed the Bill, noting its alignment with measures implemented in Wales. Emphasised the importance of abolishing section 21 but questioned how to safeguard tenants from excessive rent increases leading to unfair evictions.

Mr. Simmonds supports the principle of addressing abuse cases without undermining the positive aspects of the private rented sector. He mentions that landlords exiting the market reduces the supply of rental homes available to tenants, affecting students and social housing needs.

Mr. Cooper interjects to agree with Mr. Simmonds, citing the negative impact of similar measures in Scotland that have increased costs for renters and reduced housing choice.

Ms. Blake questions Mr. Simmonds' argument about property changing tenure, suggesting that evidence is lacking to support this claim.

Ms. Bance argues that small landlords who struggle with regulations contribute to rogue landlord issues, suggesting that their exit from the market is beneficial.

Ms. Creasy criticises the current legislation for failing to protect tenants due to threats of no-fault eviction, suggesting that opposition to such evictions leaves people in an unfair market.

Mr. Snell seeks further clarification but does not provide additional content here.

Mr. Kruger supports Mr. Simmonds' stance and calls for a Government impact assessment on the Bill, questioning why it has not been published.

The legislation will help people in the private rented sector and charities supporting homeless individuals to secure accommodation, and it could have been introduced earlier.

Asked if she can be given time to speak, without providing specific arguments in favour or against the bill.

Inquired about funding for court improvements necessary for implementation of the new system.

Highlighted support from landlords in Stoke-on-Trent who see the Bill as a move to drive rogue landlords out of the market, thereby improving conditions for tenants.

Asked about mechanisms allowing tenants and landlords to present their cases to an ombudsman without going through the court system, aiming to reassure both parties.