The Renters' Rights Bill 2025 has now completed its Committee Stage in the House of Lords, moving it a significant step closer to becoming law. This stage involved detailed, line-by-line scrutiny of the Bill’s contents. While hundreds of amendments were proposed, the Government remained firm in pushing through its core reforms. Here’s a quick update on what’s happened and what comes next.
What is the Committee Stage?
This stage allows Lords to debate each part of the Bill in detail and propose amendments. Over seven sessions between April and May, peers examined key clauses including the abolition of Section 21, the introduction of periodic tenancies, rent increase procedures, and the rights of tenants to keep pets. Despite lively debate, all 339 opposition amendments were rejected, with only Government-proposed changes accepted.
Key Takeaways from the Lords Committee Stage
Section 21 is still on track to be abolished, with no significant changes made to this part of the Bill.
Calls to restrict landlords' use of guarantors and strengthen pet protections were discussed but ultimately not adopted.
RoPA (Regulation of Property Agents) was raised again but will not be included in this Bill—though the Government has committed to revisiting it.
Concerns about court capacity were acknowledged, but the Government confirmed there will be no delay to Section 21’s removal while court reforms are underway.
Proposed changes to student housing exemptions were declined, with existing provisions under Ground 4A remaining in place.
Discussions around rent increase appeals and tribunal overload are ongoing, but no formal changes have yet been introduced.
When Will the Bill Become Law?
With Committee Stage now complete, the Bill heads to Report Stage, followed by a final reading in the Lords. It will then return to the Commons for potential “ping pong” (where both Houses negotiate final wording). The Government is aiming for the Bill to receive Royal Assent before Parliament's summer recess in July, with implementation expected between October 2025 and January 2026.
What should landlords do now?
While further changes are technically still possible, the final version of the Renters' Rights Bill is likely to closely resemble its current form.
Now is the time for landlords to:
Review tenancy processes ahead of the switch to periodic tenancies
Understand new notice procedures post-Section 21
Prepare for tribunal-based rent appeals
Brush up on compliance and legal responsibilities
Final thoughts
The Renters’ Rights Bill represents one of the most significant shifts in the UK rental market in decades. While the finer details are still being ironed out, the direction of travel is clear—and preparation is key. The Renters’ Rights Bill represents one of the most significant shifts in the UK rental market in decades. While the finer details are still being ironed out, the direction of travel is clear and preparation is key. Once the House of Lords completes its review, the Bill will return to the Commons. This stage may involve a process known as “ping pong,” where amendments are sent back and forth between the two Houses for final agreement. While this can delay progress, it can’t ultimately block the Bill. Under the Parliament Acts, the Lords' power to reject legislation is limited. In short, the final version of the Renters' Rights Bill is likely to remain very close to its original form, as first introduced in September 2024—and is set to take effect between October 2025 and January 2026.
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