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Landlord and Tenant (Reform) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the regulation of landlords and private rented accommodation; to extend tenants’ rights, particularly in relation to the sale of occupied rental property; to cap letting agents’ fees; to require the Mayor of London to establish a mandatory licensing scheme in respect of private landlords in Greater London; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Landlord and Tenant (Reform) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 27 April 2016 by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 27 Apr 2016
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 May 2016.