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Pro-landlord MP explains why he voted against renting reforms

Pro-landlord MP explains why he voted against renting reforms

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Conservative MP Anthony Mangnall warned the government that removing fixed term tenancies could have dire consequences for housing supply, with many rental properties taken off the market.

MP's bid to make landlords pay tenants' moving costs rejected

MP's bid to make landlords pay tenants' moving costs rejected

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Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke failed to convince the government to include relocation payments for tenants and to restrict tenancy grounds in its Renters (Reform) Bill.

MPs vote through renting reforms including landlord-friendly changes

MPs vote through renting reforms including landlord-friendly changes

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The Renters (Reform) Bill has been voted through its final stage in the Commons and, much to some MP's annoyance, containing several new concessions to landlords.

Plans to let tenants move out at short notice will 'disrupt market'

Plans to let tenants move out at short notice will 'disrupt market'

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A leading build-to-rent firm boss has urged the government to approve an amendment in the Renters Reform Bill preventing tenants from ending contracts in the first six months – or face disrupting the market.

Do tenants need more rights to have pets? Take part in our quick survey

Do tenants need more rights to have pets? Take part in our quick survey

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Tell the politicians whether you agree with their plans to give tenants more rights to have a pet in a rented property.

Renting reforms are a 'fair deal' for landlords says NRLA

Renting reforms are a 'fair deal' for landlords says NRLA

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While most tenant campaigning groups have criticised the Renters (Reform) Bill for being too ‘watered down’, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has said it represents in its current form a fair deal for tenants and landlords.

Government 'has given into landlords' claim campaigners

Government 'has given into landlords' claim campaigners

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The Renters Reform Bill will be a failure in its current form unless ministers urgently table amendments that better protect renters, a tenant group has warned.

Final amendments to renting reforms go live ahead of tomorrow's debate

Final amendments to renting reforms go live ahead of tomorrow's debate

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The final list of amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill has been published by parliament ahead of tomorrow’s third reading of the legislation, during which each will be discussed and voted on.

Ministers listen to sense over reform changes to student lets

Ministers listen to sense over reform changes to student lets

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Student landlords have won some concessions on evictions within a government amendment to the Renters Reform Bill.