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10:28 AM, 24th April 2024, About 55 minutes ago|
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As the Renters (Reform) Bill heads back to Parliament, the proposals have led to criticism from both renter campaign groups and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
MPs will debate the Bill today with 122 pages of nearly 200 amendments to debate and agree on.
But while the NRLA says the Bill is a fair compromise, with the abolition of Section 21 'no-fault' evictions and new protections for tenants, like a Decent Homes Standard and a property portal.
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The Renters (Reform) Bill is heading back to the House of Commons, with several key amendments set to be debated and Goodlord has examined the most interesting proposals that could impact landlords and tenants.
The firm's managing director insurance, Oli Sherlock, said: "There are some sensible and logical amendments on track to be debated during the third reading of this Bill.
"The biggest talking point for most will be regarding Section 21; looking at how and when the governm
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