Society Welcomes Renters' Rights Legislation
The Law Society has welcomed reforms of the private rental market as new legislation gained Royal Assent, while calling for more investment in the courts.
The Renters Rights Act introduces significant changes, including:
- Abolishing Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions
- Restricting rent rises to once a year
- Creating a private rented sector landlord ombudsman to resolve tenants’ complaints
The reform 'helps level the playing field' between tenants and landlords - Mark Evans, Law Society president
The government will outline how the reforms will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
Author's summary: Law Society welcomes UK renters' rights legislation.