Propertymark urges Lords to fix flawed Renters' Rights Bill

The House of Lords will sit for the Report Stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill on 1, 7, and 15 July 2025, before the parliamentary summer recess, providing the Lords with a further opportunity to examine and make changes. The UK Government and Peers must make key amendments to ensure the legislation is workable for letting agents, landlords and tenants alike.

Propertymark has continued to campaign on several key areas to improve the Bill. These include ensuring impact assessments and reviews on the housing market, courts and tribunals, improving how joint tenancies will end, commercial leases, the ability for local authorities to enforce the legislation, levelling the playing field for students and the option of fixed-term tenancies.

The Report Stage allows another opportunity for the UK Government to engage with the sector and ensure the legislation is fit for purpose and reduces costs for landlords and tenants.

We urge policymakers to listen to the sector and make the necessary changes to safeguard supply, stability and standards in the private rented sector. Propertymark remains committed to working with Parliament to achieve legislation that works in practice, not just on paper.

Nathan EmersonCEO | Propertymark

Time for the sector to prepare

A realistic lead-in time is vital. With over 23,000 letting agency businesses in England supporting more than 11 million tenants and 2.3 million landlords, we are calling for a minimum six-month implementation period. This will give agents time to understand the changes, adapt systems and processes, and support clients effectively through the transition.