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From 31 October 2024, Part 5 of the Building Safety Act 2022 will be updated to clarify landlords’ responsibilities for remediation, to make remediation orders more effective, and to provide more detail about who can be required to contribute to the cost of remediation works. The UK Government is committed to enacting the legislation and has indicated that work to formulate further regulations is in progress.
Giving evidence to the first session of the Renters’ Rights Bill Committee on 22 October 2024, our Head of Policy and Campaigns, Timothy Douglas, demonstrated the value of engagement from our 18,000 members and raised several key areas where amendments should be made to ensure the Bill is fit for purpose. We will continue to share members’ insights and concerns about the legislation and advocate for balanced measures that protect renters while supporting landlords in offering safe, high-quality homes.
The Bill aims to reform rental laws in England. It includes protections for tenants against unfair rent increases, clearer grounds for eviction, and the introduction of a landlords’ ombudsman service. The Bill also addresses rental discrimination, the right to keep pets, and enforces the Decent Homes Standard.
In the second of our series of webinars considering the potential impacts of the new legislation on agents and their businesses, one central message came across clearly - record-keeping will be of paramount importance once the Bill is enacted, and agents can use this time to prepare. Propertymark has developed a complete package of support to help property agents adjust and will continue to evolve our advice as the Bill progresses.