Renters (Reform) Bill debate in the Lords

The Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to abolish fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies. If passed, it will also impose obligations on landlords and others in relation to rented homes and temporary and supported accommodation.

Debate on the draft law 

During second reading, members discussed the main issues in the bill and highlighted concerns and specific areas where they feel amendments (changes) may be needed. 

Members speaking 

Members speaking in the debate included: 

• Lord Best (Crossbench), former chair of the Property Ombudsman
• Baroness Taylor of Stevenage and Lord Khan of Burnley (Labour), opposition spokespeople for Levelling-up, Housing and Communities
• The Earl of Lytton (Crossbench), member and former Chair of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Boundaries and Party Walls Professional Panel
• Baroness Thornhill (Liberal Democrat), Liberal Democrat lords spokesperson for housing.

Baroness Swinburne (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Housing and Communities, opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government. 

Get involved  

• Catch up Parliament TV.
• Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
• Find out more in the House of Lords Library's Renters (Reform) Bill briefing. 

Learn more about how the House of Lords checks and challenges government.

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