Renters (Reform) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision changing the law about rented homes, including provision abolishing fixed term assured tenancies and assured shorthold tenancies; imposing obligations on landlords and others in relation to rented homes and temporary and supported accommodation; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Renters (Reform) Bill

What stage is the Renters (Reform) Bill at?

The Renters (Reform) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Renters (Reform) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Renters (Reform) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Renters (Reform) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Renters (Reform) Bill?

The Renters (Reform) Bill was sponsored by Michael Gove.

When was the Renters (Reform) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023, at first reading.

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