Supporting Our Clients through Legislative Change
The Guild of Letting & Management (GLM) is committed to supporting property professionals through every stage of the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill. As this new legislation introduces significant reforms to the private rented sector in England, we will be developing a robust suite of resources and tailored guidance to ensure full compliance.
1. Detailed Guidance Documents
We will provide written guidance covering all key elements of the legislation, including:-
Abolition of fixed-term tenancies and Section 21
Changes to possession grounds under Section 8
Pet Profile
Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database Compliance
National Landlord Investment Show
Excited to announce that I'll be speaking at the National Landlord Investment Show in London, Old Billingsgate on 9th July 2025! I'll be a panellist on the 'Renters' Rights Bill: Brace for Impact' panel session in the Auditorium between 10:15 and 11:15. If you're a landlord, property professional or new investor, don't miss this opportunity. Learn more and register for your free show ticket here: www.landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk/9-july-london
Final Stages of Renters’ Rights Bill Announced
Government announces the next stages of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
The following time-frames illustrate what may happen:-
1–15 July 2025 – House of Lords Report Stage & 3rd Reading
Three days of debate scheduled. Amendments under discussion.
15–22 July 2025 – Limited Window Before Recess
There are only seven days between the final Lords debate and the Commons summer recess. Will Royal Assent be granted before 22nd July 2025?
1st May 2025 - Renters’ Rights Bill - Fourth Marshalled List for Committee – House of Lords
It’s been an interesting 3 days of the Committee Stage in the House of Lords with the being checked in detail right down to words being added or removed to ensure that the details of relevant sections are they should be.
During committee stage, amendments have been proposed, some of which have been withdrawn, some agreed and some to be ‘moved in committee of the whole house’
What Does to be ‘moved in committee of the whole house’ Mean?
When a new law, in this case, the Renters’ Rights Bill, is going through Parliament, it must pass through several stages. One of these stages is called the Committee of the Whole House.