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New amendments proposed to the Renter’s Reform Bill
This week the Renters (Reform) Bill reached the Committee stage, and a number of proposed amendments to the Bill have been tabled. NRLA Head of Policy James Wood explains more about the proposed amendments, and the further amendments the NRLA would like to see in order to secure landlord confidence.
In pictures: NRLA on Tour Swindon event
It was standing room only at the NRLA’s final NRLA on Tour event of the year, which took place in Swindon this week. NRLA representative Hannah Darling hosted as an impressive line-up of speakers took to the stage.
Rental reforms won't work without improvements to courts, NRLA tells MPs
Today our Chief Executive Ben Beadle spoke to a cross-party committee of MPs charged with scrutinising the Renters (Reform) Bill, marking the latest stage of the Bill's passage through parliament.
NRLA Deep Dive: Court reform and possession: where are we at?
The subject of court reform has been getting a lot of attention lately after the Government’s announcement that it would not proceed with the abolition of section 21, until reforms to the justice system are in place. However, it has understandably raised concerns that it is kicking reforms into the long grass. Here policy manager James Wood takes a deep dive into the issue.
Fire safety: Important deadline for landlords in Wales fast approaching
Landlords in Wales are reminded that an important deadline relating to the Renting Homes (Wales) Act is fast approaching. By 1st December 2023, privately rented properties in Wales must have a working smoke alarm on every floor of a property.This is already a requirement for new Occupation Contracts that were created on or after 1st December 2022 – when the Renting Homes (Wales) Act came into force.
NRLA to give evidence on rental reform
NRLA chief executive Ben Beadle will give evidence on the impact of the Government’s Renters’ (Reform) Bill in Parliament next week. The NRLA will be giving oral evidence on Tuesday, November 14 alongside the Lettings Industry Council.
Courts not prepared for the impact of the ban on Section 21
New data shows it takes over half a year for courts to process legitimate possession claims made by private landlords. According to figures published by the Ministry of Justice, it takes an average of almost 29 weeks between a private landlord making a legitimate possession claim to the courts and actually getting the property back
The King’s Speech: three takeaways for landlords
The state opening of parliament earlier this week marked both a first and a last: the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years, and the last before the next general election. But aside from this, did the legislative agenda laid out contain anything of note for landlords?
NRLA scoops top awards
NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle has picked up Gold in the Association Leadership Award category at this year's Association Excellence Awards.
Landlord groups lose Judicial Review
A Judicial Review into the decision to introduce a rent freeze and ban on repossessions in the private rented sector has found in favour of the Scottish Government. The case was raised by NRLA partner organisation the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) and was backed by the NRLA, which supported a Crowdfunding campaign to finance the action.
