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
5 May 2021
The Rented Homes Bill would abolish assured shorthold tenancies and create a revised framework for renting homes. It would also extend the grounds on which landlords can obtain possession of a rented property, with related measures included under the Housing Act 1988. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Lords.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords, an early stage of its passage through Parliament; it will move on to further scrutiny if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 22 January. 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 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
