Tenancies (Reform) Bill 2014-15


protect tenants against retaliatory eviction; to amend the law on notices requiring possession relating to assured shorthold tenancies; and for connected purposes.

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

What is this Bill?

The Tenancies (Reform) Bill was a Ballot Bill tabled by Sarah Teather.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2014-15 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Sarah Teather), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

20 Ballot Bills places are awarded by lottery to backbench MP's at the start of each Session. These Bills receive precedence for debate in the Commons and a handful will succeed in becoming enacted into law.

The higher chance of success means MPs who win a ballot slot are frequently lobbied by groups wishing to have legislation tabled on their behalf, but the choice of bill ultimately remains with the MP.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?

The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Sarah Teather

Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers All Bill Debates

Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Friday 28th November 2014 - 2nd reading: House of Commons

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons - 40%

Latest Key documents

Bill Debate
28/11/2014
Briefing paper
25/11/2014
Explanatory Note
24/11/2014