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Freeholder court case forces delay in leasehold law
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) was fast tracked through Parliament in May 2024, ahead of the last UK general election, but not all sections of the legislation have yet been brought into force. The reforms affect approximately 4.5 million leasehold homes in England and Wales, but are now being challenged by freeholders, who claim the provisions infringe their human rights.
Renters' Rights: key updates and guidance as the legislation moves forwards
The Bill has completed its journey through the House of Lords, bringing significant changes and implications for letting agents and landlords. It will now return to the House of Commons for approval of the amendments from 8 September 2025. Here's our summary of the main changes that agents need to be aware of, and how Propertymark is supporting members through the transition.
Renters’ Rights Bill — the end of fixed-term tenancies
All new tenancies in England will become open-ended periodic tenancies with a rent period not exceeding a month, with existing tenancies converted, too. Landlords will no longer be able to serve a Section 21 or old-style Section 8 notices to evict tenants, ending fixed-term contracts and overturning decades of rental practice.
Propertymark secures Renters’ Rights Bill victory
The House of Lords has backed a series of amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, delivering key wins for Propertymark’s campaigning to create a fair, practical and professional private rented sector. Among the positive changes passed were pet damage deposits, expanded student tenancy protections, mandatory post-legislative reviews, and a new measure enabling Primary Authority assured advice for letting agents under the Tenant Fees Act.