Renters (Reform) Bill
Councils are preparing for the Renters (Reform) Bill's implementation, reviewing landlord licensing and aiming to improve housing standards.
Brent Council is preparing for the Renters (Reform) Bill's implementation, expected between April and June 2026, engaging in pan-London and subregional forums to improve private rented housing quality, strengthen renters' rights, and prevent homelessness, as discussed in November 2025.
Haringey Council is reviewing its landlord licensing scheme to assess its effectiveness and determine criteria for a potential new scheme in light of the Bill, according to a November 2025 discussion by the Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel.
The Renters (Reform) Bill, which received Royal Assent in October 2025, is a UK law designed to reform the private rented sector, providing greater security for tenants and stronger powers against unfair evictions.
Key facts
- The Renters Reform Bill is expected to be implemented between April and June 2026. Source
- Haringey Council's Housing, Planning and Development Scrutiny Panel discussed reviewing its landlord licensing scheme in November 2025. Source
- Brent Council discussed preparations for the Renters Reform Bill at a council meeting in November 2025. Source
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