Renters Rights Bill
Councils are preparing for the Renters Rights Bill's implementation and some are seeking additional rent control powers.
Councils have been preparing for the Renters Reform Bill, a proposed UK law to improve private renters' rights. Brent Council engaged in pan-London forums to improve housing quality and strengthen rights, as discussed in November 2025. Newham Council also intensified its push in November 2025 for government powers to implement rent controls, seeking measures beyond those in the Renters' Rights Act 2025 to protect tenants.
In October 2025, Ealing Council launched a Private Renters Association to support 15,000 private renting families, acknowledging the upcoming Renters' Rights Bill. Separately, Merton Council faced a projected £7 million overspend on temporary accommodation for the 2024/25 financial year, a significant financial challenge discussed by its Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March 2026.
The Renters Reform Bill's implementation was expected between April and June 2026, according to a November 2025 report to Brent Council. The Bill is designed to improve the rights of people renting a home in England, as described in the Renters' Rights Act 2025.
Key facts
- Merton Council projected a £7 million temporary accommodation overspend for 2024/25, discussed in March 2026. Source
- Brent Council prepared for the Renters Reform Bill's implementation, expected April-June 2026. Source
- Newham Council pushed for rent control powers beyond the Act in November 2025. Source
- Ealing Council launched a Private Renters Association in October 2025. Source
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