Landlord and Tenant (Reform) Bill 2015-16
make provision about the regulation of landlords and private rented accommodation; to extend tenants’ rights, particularly in relation to the sale of occupied rental property; to cap letting agents’ fees; to require the Mayor of London to establish a mandatory licensing scheme in respect of private landlords in Greater London; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Landlord and Tenant (Reform) Bill was a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Tom Brake.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2015-16 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Tom Brake), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.
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.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Supporters: Norman Lamb (LD), Greg Mulholland (LD), John Pugh (LD), Stephen Timms (Lab)
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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Wednesday 27th April 2016 - 1st reading: House of Commons
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