iHowz has been actively engaging with MPs and members of the House of Lords, providing detailed briefings and supporting a Lords Round Table discussion with evidence and insight when requested.

Reminder: Key Proposals in the Renters’ Rights Bill

• End of “No Fault” Evictions (Section 21 ban)

• Abolition of Fixed-Term Tenancies (tenancies become periodic by default)

• No special concessions for student tenancies

• Tenants may give two months’ notice at any time

• Tenants can request to keep pets (landlords must consider requests fairly)

• Landlord registration and database requirements

• Obligation to meet Decent Homes Standard and comply with the ‘Awab’ (Awaab’s Law)

• Rent increases only by formal Section 13 notice

Progress So Far (As of 1 July 2025)

• The Bill has passed through the House of Commons.

• It is currently under detailed scrutiny in the House of Lords.

• During the Committee Stage, over 300 amendments were proposed but rejected.

• The next phase will be the Third Reading in the Lords, where 130 amendments will be debated and voted on.

iHowz remains committed to representing landlord interests and ensuring that the Bill is fair and workable for all parties. We continue to monitor developments closely and will keep you updated on key outcomes and implications.