Renters’ Rights Bill amendment dishes up a ‘dog’s dinner’ for landlords – NRLA

The problem is this Government is driven by political ideology not what’s practical in the real world. That ideology is socialism, started by the previous Conservative administration. So it’s a hopeless situation and there unfortunately is no political solution. The country has been leaning more and more to the Left for the last 100 years. Inheritance tax, capital gains tax, value added tax etc…..they even tax you when you move house. Yet despite all this tax (the highest we’ve paid in over 70 years) there’s the biggest deficit (currently £2.9 trillion and 100% of GDP and climbing) outside of war time. We’ve been destroyed financially and also just as worrying we’re facing cultural collapse. (Sorry for the rant).

Reply to the comment left by Phil Hayward at 26/06/2025 – 10:51

I asked Chat GPT where Reform stood on the PRS:

Reform UK’s stance on the private rented sector is focused on **reviving landlord rights**, **boosting transparency**, and **encouraging investment in rental supply**. They haven’t laid out detailed policy proposals like Labour or Conservatives, but here’s what’s clear from their platform:

🏠 **1. Restore landlords’ rights & boost PRS supply**

* Reform UK pledges to “**restore landlords’ rights**” to encourage investment in rental housing and increase the number of available rental properties ([propertyindustryeye.com][1]).
* They argue that modern regulatory constraints have deterred landlords from participating in the market, contributing to housing shortages.

—

🔎 **2. Transparency for leaseholders & freehold owners**

* Promises to make all leaseholder and freeholder charges “**clearly stated and consented to**”—aimed at eliminating hidden fees
.
* They also intend to simplify the process and reduce costs for extending leases (to 990 years) and buying freeholds.

🚫 **3. Contrast with Labour’s renters‑rights reforms**

* Reform UK positions itself against Labour’s sweeping renters-rights agenda (Section 21 abolition, pet rights, ombudsman), viewing them as restrictive for landlords.
* They favour a roll-back approach rather than introducing new tenant protections.

| Landlord Rights | Restore/reinforce rights, reduce over-regulation |
| Housing Supply | Reinvigorate investment to grow rental stock
| Fee Transparency | End hidden landlord/leaseholder charges
| Leasehold Reform | Simplify and reduce costs of lease extension/freehold purchase
| Tenant Protections | Oppose further expansion (e.g. eviction bans, stronger tenant rights)

**What’s missing or unclear**

* Little to no detail on core tenant protections like eviction rules, rent increases, safety standards, or enforcement mechanisms.
* No explicit policy on Section 21 evictions, pets, bidding bans, or ombudsman services.

**In summary**, Reform UK takes a landlord-centric approach: cutting red tape, enhancing transparency, and incentivising private investment—but significantly **deprioritises tenant-oriented reforms**.

Reform get my vote !

Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 26/06/2025 – 10:57
Well said and I completely agree with you.

Reply to the comment left by Caroline Newman at 26/06/2025 – 10:59
Thanks for doing that Caroline. Yes, it’s Reform for me too. Let’s hope and pray that as Landlords we will survive this Communist government, how ever long it takes for it to fall. It’s so bleak for Landlords right now. Positivity is what is needed and a willingness to fight our corner.

No pets allowed by me anymore then, no matter what the law says.

Prevention is better than cure.

Does anybody know of an insurance company that has a policy that a tenant can take out, that will ensure a landlord for pet damage, because I can’t find one ?

Reply to the comment left by Phil Hayward at 26/06/2025 – 11:03
Though the erosion of the PRS was absolutely started by previous governments. Given they are the most right-leaning of Labour governments in memory, I hardly think they can be described as “Communist” – you need to live the experience in countries such as Cuba to understand what that really means. Whatever the politics of who is or will be in charge, we need to ensure that rights, checks and balances are given to both sides and not have a skewed landscape where the rights of either landlords or tenants trumps the other…

The answer is for all landlords to price the risk of pet damage into the rent for all tenancies.

Choose tenants that you think will either not want pets or who are wealthy enough to cover vets’ bills without impacting their ability to pay rent. Demand a home-owing guarantor.

Leave the poorest tenants to the mercy of social housing and temporary accommodation.

My main concern is that this is bad noses for pets. More and more will end up being abandoned. The RSPCA should be on the case.

Reply to the comment left by Cider Drinker at 26/06/2025 – 11:36
I think under the RRB guarantors are banned ?

Reply to the comment left by Dylan Morris at 26/06/2025 – 11:38
Just did a search and this is what came up. A guarantor can not be requested by the landlord if….:
A tenancy deposit has been paid (or is supported through a recognised scheme).

One month’s rent has already been paid in advance.

The tenant’s income (including benefits) has been reasonably assessed as sufficient.

Housing benefit or universal credit is being paid directly to the landlord.

The tenant has insurance covering rent non-payment.
——-
Thoughts on this:
A deposit nowhere near covers months of non/under payment of rent if a tenant is digging their heels in and not moving.

I did not realise that tenants can take out an insurance that pays the rent in case of financial problems.

Just don’t take a deposit before a guarantor is secured if credit checks indicate a ‘fail’.