Renters’ Rights Bill: House of Commons second reading

A UNISON briefing calling for additional measures to the Renters’ Rights Bill
Date posted: 9 October 2024

UNISON welcomes the measures, which mainly apply to England, but believe it requires further strengthening to create a fair and sustainable private rented sector, including: 

extend protection period; require landlords to register intent to sell or move to deter backdoor evictions; cap in-tenancy rent increases; prohibit discriminatory practices; and fund local authorities to enforce housing regulations.

Related documents

 

Issue Article type
Briefing
Topics

Other briefings and responses

Policy issue

Trading places: Local authority trading companies and their impact on staff

A report for UNISON on the growth in use by councils of local authority trading companies, their failure to deliver promised cost saving and financial gain, and the loss of pay, condition and protections for the workers delivering these services

20 May 2026
Read more about

Policy issue

Securing the public interest through insourcing and better procurement

A UNISON report outlining the issues with the growth of compulsory competitive tendering for public service contracts, and recommending a programme that puts public interest first

20 May 2026
Read more about

Policy issue

State pension report from IFS: summary review

A UNISON briefing summarising the first report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies in its planned 18-month review of the UK pension system

20 May 2026
Read more about