The Renters’ Rights Bill and the Future of Rent Repayment Orders

On Thursday 13 March 2025, 42BR's Mathew McDermott hosted an insightful discussion on the Renters' Rights Bill and the Future of Rent Repayment Orders.

The Renters' Rights Bill is rapidly progressing through Parliament and could become law as soon as this Spring. It is a flagship piece of legislation for the Labour government and will bring about important changes across the residential landlord and tenant landscape.

This includes changes to the meaning, breadth and scope of rent repayment orders awarded against landlords by the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the use of which has risen considerably since changes were brought about in the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

To coincide with the publishing of his book on Rent Repayment Orders, Mathew McDermott discussed what changes the Bill is likely to introduce, whether it will be easier for tenants to obtain a rent repayment order, what impact the changes in the Bill will have on landlords and who else needs to be concerned...

Materials

• The Renters' Rights Bill and the Future of Rent Repayment Orders Slides
• 'Home Truths - An Introduction to the Renters' Rights Bill'. 42BR have recently introduced their new Housing Law Podcast Series: 'Home Truths'. In the first episode, Iris Ferber KC and Karolina Zielinska provide an Introduction to the Renters' Rights Bill, discussing how Housing Law is going to change when the Renters' Rights Bill becomes law, who is going to be affected by the changes and how tenants' rights are protected around the world...
• 'Landlord and Tenant Law: Changes and Impacts of the Proposed Renters' Rights Bill - Part 1'. In the first of a two-part talk, Iris Ferber KC and Michael Grant explore the significant changes introduced by the proposed bill that will radically change the landscape of landlords and tenants alike.
• 'Landlord and Tenant Law: Impacts & Changes of the Proposed Renters' Rights Bill - Part 2'. In this session, Iris and Michael further explore the upcoming changes in the rental sector under the new Renters' Rights Bill, covering legal risks, rent increases, and potential criminal charges for landlords.

13th Mar 2025

Mathew McDermott

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