Entering the Unknown: Why Failing to Prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill Is Like Exploring the Grotto Giusti Without a Guide
Failing to Prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill is Comparable to entering a dark underground grotto without a guide – ill-advised, hazardous, and fraught with risk.
Deep within the Tuscan hills lies the mesmerising Grotto Giusti—a natural underground thermal cave, famous for its healing vapours and stunning rock formations. While its tranquillity lures explorers from across the world, only those who enter under the guidance of trained divers truly experience its wonders safely. For the unprepared, however, what appears serene can quickly become treacherous.
THE POST-ELECTION PRS
First Published - 29th May 2024
JMW Solicitors
With the general election being called the Renters (Reform) Bill has been lost. It cannot be revived and any new government will need to start again from scratch. Inevitably this has people wondering what the PRS will look like under any new government. These are my thoughts, I stress that they are opinions only and not based on any commitments or statements by politicians or advisors in either party.
Renters Reform Bill moves to House of Lords
After months of waiting the Renters Reform Bill finally passed its third reading in the House of Commons yesterday, Coverage for the Bill has been widespread in the national press and trade press, some of which has been inaccurately reported.
Abolishing Section 21
This WILL happen. It is a manifesto commitment and the Housing Minister stressed that six months’ notice (a transitionary period) before ending section 21 tenancies to give the sector some time to implement these changes. There is a continued commitment to improving the county court system to adjust to the new possession processes.
Renters Reform Bill moves to next Stage
Renters Reform Bill finally moved to the next stage. After months of waiting, the Bill moves to Report Stage and MPs will have the opportunity to make further amendments.