A fairer private rented sector

The ‘A fairer private rented sector’ white paper sets out the government’s long-term vision for a private rented sector (PRS) that is fit for the 21st century and delivers a better deal for tenants. This includes plans to:

• abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and introduce a simpler tenancy structure
• apply the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS for the first time
• introduce a new Property Portal to help landlords understand their obligations
• introduce a housing ombudsman covering all PRS landlords and providing redress for tenants

Alongside this white paper we will also be publishing 6 other documents including:

• the government response to ‘Considering the case for a Housing Court’ call for evidence which sets out why we don’t think we need a separate housing court and how we will be improving the possession process
• the government response to ‘A new deal for renting’ consultation which covers the removal of section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and improving landlord possession grounds
• the government response to the ‘Tenancy deposit reform’ call for evidence which sets out support for the Tenancy Deposit Working Group’s consideration on deposit system improvement
• Local authority enforcement in the private rented sector: headline report which explores local authority enforcement in the private rented sector
• Property guardian: headline report is a study that explores property guardianship in the private rented sector
• A segmentation analysis of private renters is a research report that groups privately rented households based on economic and family circumstances that impact their ability to access high-quality housing