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Lords In Focus by Russell Taylor. It was first published on Monday, 6 June 2016. It was last updated on Tuesday, 7 June 2016.


Renters' Rights Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

The Renters’ Rights Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat). The Bill received its first reading on 23 May 2016, and is scheduled to have its second reading on 10 June 2016. The Bill contains five clauses focused on renters’ rights, including proposals to ban certain fees that are charged to renters (such as registration fees, reference check fees and administration fees) and proposed measures to increase renters’ protection from “rogue landlords”.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
LIF-2016-0032 
Category
Lords In Focus - Bills
Related items
Renters’ Rights Bill [HL]
Friday, 10 June 2016
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Renters' Rights Bill (HL) 2016-17
Monday, 23 May 2016
Bills
House of Lords
Subjects
Fees and charges Landlords Electrical safety Multiple occupation Private rented housing Tenants' rights Rents
Legislation
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
Renters' Rights Bill (HL) 2016-17
Published by
House of Lords Library
Link
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