Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require landlords in the private rented sector to remedy hazards in leased dwellings; 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 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill

What stage is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill at?

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill?

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill was sponsored by Fleur Anderson.

When was the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 December 2023, at first reading.

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