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'We won't give up' vows pets campaigner as renting reforms axed

'We won't give up' vows pets campaigner as renting reforms axed

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A pet activist has pledged to continue her fight for tenants’ right to keep pets following the demise of the Renters (Reform) Bill.

Dismay as renting reforms finally hit the buffers

Dismay as renting reforms finally hit the buffers

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The Renters (Reform) Bill has been abandoned and must now go back to the drawing board after years of uncertainty and political wrangling.

All for nothing? General election 'death knell for Tories' renting reforms'

All for nothing? General election 'death knell for Tories' renting reforms'

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The Renters (Reform) Bill is almost dead in the water following the announcement of a 4th July general election which probably won’t leave time for it to become law before Parliament is dissolved next Thursday.

Tenants should face consequences if they don't pay the rent, say landlords

Tenants should face consequences if they don't pay the rent, say landlords

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Landlords are less worried by the Government’s looming Renters (Reform) Bill and more concerned about the financial squeeze they face including tenants who don’t pay their rent, a new poll reveals.

Section 21 evictions ban will take a long time to be implemented says expert

Section 21 evictions ban will take a long time to be implemented says expert

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Some landlords will be able to continue serving Section 21 notices under the Renters Reform Bill, says one property expert.

Tenants to be given right to live with more than one pet

Tenants to be given right to live with more than one pet

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The government has promised to clarify guidance outlining that tenants can soon request to keep more than one pet.

Vocal landlord critic Elphicke defects to Labour

Vocal landlord critic Elphicke defects to Labour

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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to the Labour party after years of pushing tenant-friendly policies and decrying rogue landlords.

Rents have risen 35% since 2020 reveals latest lettings index

Rents have risen 35% since 2020 reveals latest lettings index

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Rental prices could increase by almost 20% over the next 12 months, putting the country in a cost of renting crisis, warns one lettings boss.

Government reforms undermining landlord confidence, says big firm

Government reforms undermining landlord confidence, says big firm

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A leading letting agency in London has claimed that the Government’s Renters (Reform) Bill going through parliament, along with promises by Labour to go even further than the Tories if they gain power, are eroding landlord confidence in the private rented sector.