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
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This bill would abolish the most common private rental contract (assured shorthold tenancy) and replace it with a new framework. It would also widen the reasons a landlord can use to regain possession of a rented home, affecting how private tenants and landlords interact under housing law.
The bill is at its 2nd reading in the House of Lords. After this stage, it would proceed to committee stage and subsequent readings before any passage to the Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
22 Jan 2020
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.
