Bill · started in the Lords

Leasehold Reform (Forfeiture) Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision requiring landlords exercising a right of forfeiture or re-entry in relation to a property subject to a long lease to account to the tenant for the tenant’s equity in that property and to hold the tenant’s equity on trust; to restrict the landlord’s right to legal and administrative costs; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Leasehold Reform (Forfeiture) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 1 December 2022 by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative). It is now at first reading in the House of Lords. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 1 Dec 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 Oct 2023.