Edition 8 | Where Are We Now? Back In The House Of Lords
| The Renters’ Rights Collection: 10 Essential Guides To The Bill
🚨 Where Are We Now? Back In The House Of Lords🚨
The Renters’ Rights Collection – Part 8
After months of debate and amendment, the Renters’ Rights Bill began its final stages on the 14th October, before Royal Assent – marking the biggest change to private renting in a generation.
Our latest guide in the Renters’ Rights Bill Series explores what happened in the House of Lords this week, including key debates around:
🐾 Pet deposits – calls for separate pet damage deposits were rejected, but pet damage insurance is emerging as a practical solution.
🏠 Re-letting after failed sales – peers debated whether the 12-month “no-let” restriction is fair or excessive.
🎓 Student lets – questions remain over whether Ground 4A goes far enough to protect smaller student households.
With Royal Assent expected soon and implementation planned for early 2026, letting agents, landlords, and tenants must begin preparing now.