Housing Reform & The Renters’ Rights Act - The Latest Update

Introduction

The Renters’ Rights Act marks one of the most significant shifts in housing legislation in years. Are you prepared for the changes ahead?

This webinar will provide an overview of the Renters’ Rights Act, what we have learned so far and what to expect going forward.

This webinar is ideal for landlords, agents, housing professionals and legal advisors needing to stay ahead of upcoming compliance requirements.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Timescales for the phased implementation - what is in force now and what is coming?
• An overview of the new legislation:
• Abolishment of S.21 evictions
• New grounds for possession
• New provisions on rent increases
• New provisions on shared ownership leases
• Introduction of a new private rented sector landlord ombudsman
• Creation of landlord database
• Strengthening of tenants’ rights
• Extending Awaab’s law to private rented sector
• Implications of proposed reform for landlords
• What have we learned so far?
• What else is coming and how can we prepare?