Consultation outcome

Overcoming the barriers to longer tenancies in the private rented sector

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021)
• Published: 2 July 2018
• Last updated: 15 April 2019 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Overcoming the barriers to longer tenancies in the private rented sector: summary of responses and government response

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-5451-7

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Detail of outcome

The government is committed to modernising the private rented sector, and intends to introduce a new, fairer deal for both landlords and tenants.

The government’s response proposes:

• to improve security for tenants by repealing Section 21 of the Housing Act (1988), putting an end ‘no-fault’ evictions. This will protect tenants from having to make frequent and short notice moves, and will enable them to plan for the future.

• amending the Section 8 eviction process, so landlords are able to regain their property should they wish to sell it or move into it themselves. This will provide a more secure legal framework and a more stable rental market for landlords to remain and invest in.

• reforming the court process for housing cases, so that landlords are able to swiftly and smoothly regain their property where they have a legitimate reason – meaning landlords have the security of knowing disputes will be resolved more quickly.

Removing no-fault evictions is a significant step. We have launched a consultation on a new deal for renting - resetting the balance of rights and responsibilities between landlords and tenants. The consultation runs from 21 July to 12 October 2019.

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Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views and comments on overcoming the barriers to landlords offering longer tenancies in the private rented sector

This consultation ran from
2:30pm on 2 July 2018 to 11:45pm on 26 August 2018

Consultation description

The government is committed to increasing security for tenants in the private rented sector while balancing landlords’ needs to regain their properties when their circumstances change.

This consultation invites view and comments on the benefits and barriers of landlords offering longer tenancies. We are also seeking views on our proposed model for a 3 year tenancy with a 6 month break clause, and the options for implementing this. The model is designed to give tenants certainty over rents, and retains the flexibility that many desire.

Documents

Overcoming the barriers to longer tenancies in the private rented sector

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-5278-0

PDF, 528 KB, 39 pages

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Published 2 July 2018
Last updated 15 April 2019 + show all updates

1. 15 April 2019

   Added summary of responses and government response.

2. 2 July 2018

   First published.