Renters Reform Bill  Newbold Solicitors strive to keep up with the law and protect our clients. The Renters Reform Bill is a new piece of proposed legislation expected to be implemented later this year or early 2024. The Bill sets out to improve the private and social housing sector. The aim is to remove Section 21 orders, due to there being a lack of reasoning and it is seeing more and more people homeless. There is also a drive to protect social tenants against failing landlords by enforcing regular inspections. Though the bill focuses on the rights of contract holders, landlords’ rights are also in review. Private Renting – Private renters will have the opportunity to settle their disagreements with their landlord at a low cost and without going to court. UK Parliament is looking to establish new grounds for possession for private landlords who wish to sell their property, without the use of Section 21. Though the bill is being implemented mainly for contract holders, landlords will now be able to evict based on antisocial behavior with ease. Mandatory evictions for contract holders that have been in rent arrears more than 3 times in a year will be implemented. Social Housing - Social housing renters are also protected under the Social Housing Regulations Bill, both in combination are setting out to protect social housing tenants from being blamed for their houses falling into disrepair. Landlords will now have to make regular inspections and undergoing regular maintenance. The social renting sector may be more difficult to regulate as the governing authority must keep up with the new regime. There are around 90,000 social homes needed every year, it may be difficult for landlords to manage. Why it is needed - There was a report that 29% of those living on welfare are in “non-decent” homes, there is also a recorded average moving cost of 1400. The aim is to help contract holders during the cost-of-living crisis. Section 21 has been said to be exploited by landlords and it is suggested that short term contracts are increased for 6 months to 12. The abolishment of fixed term tenancies combined with that of section 21 is supposed to give contract holders more security in renting. All landlords will be governed by section 8 of 1988 act. Although, it has been recommended that fixed term contracts are used in the student private renting sector. If you have any issues regarding a tenanted property, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our housing team today by calling 0333 060 3407 or filling out the contact form.