A Bill to amend the Housing Act 1988 to abolish assured shorthold tenancies; to extend the grounds upon which landlords of residential housing may recover possession; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
8 November 2019
The Rented Homes Bill would abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and replace them with a new framework for renting. It would also widen the grounds on which landlords can recover possession of a property, making it easier to evict tenants in certain circumstances, with related housing provisions to support these changes.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Lords. After this, it will proceed to debates and further stages such as committee consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 28 October. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
