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Unlocking millions of homes for pets in England Partner content
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By Michael Webb, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home & Laura Vallance, Senior Corporate Affairs Manager, Mars Pet Nutrition UK
Unlocking millions of homes for pets in England
Mars Petcare and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home call on peers to strengthen pet provisions in the Renters’ Rights Bill to end pet homelessness.
My amendment will protect tenants from unfair rent increases
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By Paula Barker MP
My amendment will protect tenants from unfair rent increases
I am proud that Labour is acting where the Tories failed to help renters. My amendment would make the Renters' Reform Bill even stronger by limiting in-tenancy rent rises.
Tory MPs Criticise 'Flawed' Renters Reform Bill As Legislation Set To Sail Through Commons
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Tory MPs Criticise "Flawed" Renters Reform Bill As Legislation Set To Sail Through Commons
A number of Tory MPs have criticised the Renters Reform Bill as deeply “flawed” but a large rebellion was not expected as the legislation was expected to sail through the Commons.
Ministers Met Landlords Twice As Often As Tenants’ Groups Over Renters’ Reform Bill
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Ministers Met Landlords Twice As Often As Tenants’ Groups Over Renters’ Reform Bill
Ministers met with lobbyists for landlords and estate agents twice as often as they did groups representing renters as they worked to refine new protections for tenants in the landmark Renters Reform Bill, according to analysis by PoliticsHome.
Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
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Future Of Renters Reform Bill Remains In Doubt
The future of the government's much-delayed Renters Reform Bill remains in doubt, with uncertainty about its path after the next parliamentary recess.
Michael Gove Urged To Firm Up Protections For Tenants Falling Into Rent Arrears
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Michael Gove Urged To Firm Up Protections For Tenants Falling Into Rent Arrears
A coalition of charities including StepChange and Citizens Advice have written to housing secretary Michael Gove calling for stronger protections in the Renters' Reform Bill for tenants who fall into arrears.
Why government must recommit to the Renters Reform Bill for renters with pets Partner content
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By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Why government must recommit to the Renters Reform Bill for renters with pets
The Renters Reform Bill aims to balance the relationship between tenants and landlords, including granting tenants the right to keep pets. Any U-turn on the hard-won progress could lead to more pets being relinquished, and time is running out
Labour Will Attempt To Extend Rules Forcing Landlords To Deal With Mould To Private Sector
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Labour Will Attempt To Extend Rules Forcing Landlords To Deal With Mould To Private Sector
Labour are set to attempt to extend rules that force landlords in social housing to deal with mould issues within a certain timeframe to the private rented sector.
Government To Push Ahead With Rental Reforms Despite Backlash From Tory MPs
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Government To Push Ahead With Rental Reforms Despite Backlash From Tory MPs
The Renters' Reform Bill passed its second reading on Monday, despite mounting opposition from Conservative MPs against the reforms and Levelling-up Secretary Michael Gove.
Government Under Pressure To Move Rental Reforms Through Parliament
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Government Under Pressure To Move Rental Reforms Through Parliament
The Government is under increasing pressure to bring forward the Renters’ (Reform) Bill, which is set to ban no-fault evictions, after campaigners raised concerns that the legislation could be at risk of being dropped.
Will Government Rental Reforms Actually End “Unfair” Evictions?
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Will Government Rental Reforms Actually End “Unfair” Evictions?
Back in April 2019, the May government announced “the end to unfair evictions”. That was just a mite premature: four years and three prime ministers later, “no fault” or Section 21 evictions remain as much a feature of the housing market as they ever did.
Gaps in the Renters Reform Bill risk leaving vulnerable tenants unprotected
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By Bob Blackman MP
Gaps in the Renters Reform Bill risk leaving vulnerable tenants unprotected
Prior to becoming the Member for Harrow East, I was in local government for over 20 years, which inevitably spurred an interest in the housing sector.
Tory MP Believes Banning No-Fault Evictions Could Increase Homelessness
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Tory MP Believes Banning No-Fault Evictions Could Increase Homelessness
A landmark Government reform to the rental sector that aims to outlaw no-fault evictions is beginning to make a number of Conservatives nervous, with one MP suggesting it could actually increase homelessness.
How Government Hopes To Overhaul Renters' Rights
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How Government Hopes To Overhaul Renters' Rights
Government has announced a “once in a generation” Renters' Reform Bill which they say will revolutionise the private rental market. In recent years the sector has been inundated with people paying high prices on precarious contracts as a result of the housing crisis.
Don’t listen to landlords – stronger protections for renters could be a catalyst for housing market reform
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By Darren Baxter-Clow
Don’t listen to landlords – stronger protections for renters could be a catalyst for housing market reform
Government has finally – after many delays since it was first announced in 2019 – today introduced a bill which will pass much needed regulation for the private rented sector.