A Bill to protect tenants against retaliatory eviction; to amend the law on notices requiring possession relating to assured shorthold tenancies; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
27 March 2015
The Bill would protect tenants from eviction by landlords as a retaliation for exercising their rights, and would reform how possession notices are served for assured shorthold tenancies. It aims to make tenancy rules clearer and fairer, with related provisions that could involve enforcement and technology-related elements.
The Bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is in the early stages of passage through Parliament. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage, then further stages for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill was presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure on 2 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
This Bill began its second reading debate on 28 November 2014 but the debate was then adjourned.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
