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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, the Bill brings forward significant changes to the way our housing market functions and to the Government’s role within the private rented sector. It introduces new controls, grants new powers to the Secretary of State, imposes new fines and restricts what landlords and tenants can do. These are …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions to this group, which have allowed us further to explore the real impacts of the Bill and what it entails. It is clear from today’s discussions in the lead up to the report that there is probably not sufficient support in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate, in particular the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, for his thoughtful and balanced Amendment 48. This Bill must work for renters, but it must also work for landlords. We have discussed pets at length throughout the stages of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, the issue of pet-related damage is understandably a source of concern for landlords. This group of amendments raises important questions about how we balance—that word balance again—the increased rights granted to tenants to keep pets with the responsibilities and protections that landlords need.

It is simply not reasonable …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for bringing this group of amendments to the attention of the House. However, we do not believe that these amendments are necessary. Tenants already have clear rights and remedies when it comes to deposit protection. A tenant can easily check online …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I begin by thanking the Minister for so clearly setting out the Government’s amendments relating to purpose-built student accommodation—PBSAs. I am also grateful to her for taking the time to meet with me and my noble friend Lord Jamieson ahead of Report to discuss this matter in detail.

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, at the heart of the Bill is a duty to protect young people, because it is primarily young people who rely on the private rented sector. Students are no exception: many are leaving home for the first time, stepping into higher education with courage and ambition. For them, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for her response and all noble Lords who have spoken; they have considerable interest in and knowledge of the sector. Having listened carefully to the debate, and given that the House has rejected the principle of fixed-term tenancies for all, I intend to withdraw …..."
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