A Bill to provide for the regulation of letting agents; to protect tenants’ deposits; to require the enforcement of environmental and energy-efficiency standards in private-sector rented accommodation; to amend the law on secure tenancies; to provide for fair rent to be applicable to all rented accommodation; to require landlords not to discriminate against people in receipt of state benefits; to require local authorities to establish a private rented sector office; and for connected purposes.
This bill aims to regulate letting agents, protect tenants’ deposits, and require enforcement of energy and environmental standards in private rented homes. It also reforms secure tenancy law, extends fair rent to all rented accommodation, bans discrimination against tenants on benefits, and requires local authorities to establish Private Rented Sector Offices.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and originated there. If it proceeds, it would move to committee stage, then report and third readings before potential passage to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
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