--- title: Renters Reform Bill Advances Amid Controversy description: Stay informed on the latest developments surrounding the Renters Reform Bill as it progresses through Parliament. Explore proposed amendments, controversial topics, and expert insights. 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Though a specific date remains unconfirmed, recent communication from Housing Minister Jacob Young hints at imminent progress, sparking both interest and concern. ## Renters Reform Bill Advances Amid Controversy In a letter addressed to Conservative MPs just before Easter, Young outlined proposed amendments to the Bill in an effort to broker a compromise. However, these amendments have stirred strong reactions from activist groups such as Generation Rent and the Renters Reform Coalition. Key amendments include: - Implementation of a 'moratorium' on tenants serving their two months’ notice within the first four months of a tenancy, with certain exceptions such as significant hazards in the property, domestic abuse, and tenant death. This effectively extends the initial commitment period to six months for both parties. - Assessment of court processes and barriers to possession before the abolition of Section 21 for existing tenancies. - Review of local licensing schemes to alleviate burdens on landlords, particularly in light of the introduction of the property portal. This encompasses both selective and HMO licensing. - Expansion of the new mandatory possession ground for student lets to apply to any property leased to students, provided the landlord includes this intention in the tenancy agreement. - Prohibition of short-term lets following the invocation of move-in or selling grounds for a three-month period during which properties cannot be marketed or relet for long-term rentals. - Amendment of local authorities’ homelessness prevention duty to apply in cases where a tenant has been served a valid Section 8 notice. 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