Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2021

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Changes the rules for tenancy tribunal cases so a landlord’s statement about intending to sell a property is treated as ordinary evidence, not automatically strong evidence. It also makes clear that the landlord has to prove the notice ending the tenancy and the required declaration are valid. The point is to make tribunal decisions fairer and clearer in disputes over ending a tenancy.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to modify evidential presumptions in a Tenancy Tribunal and to clarify where the burden of proof lies at such a tribunal.

Last updated 30 January 2025