Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022

Public bill · Government · Presented

The measure would delay the end dates of certain residential tenancies that were due to finish between the day after the Act is passed and 31 March 2023, so people are less likely to lose their homes without having somewhere else to go. It also sets out a phased way to allow those delayed tenancies to end over time, to ease pressure on housing and support services. It would not apply in some cases, including where the tenant has seriously breached their duties, failed to pay rent, or where the landlord needs the property because it no longer suits the household’s size or needs.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to make emergency provision to defer the termination dates of certain tenancies that fall or would fall during the period beginning on the day after the date of the passing of this Act and ending on 31 March 2023 in order to mitigate the risk that persons whose tenancies would otherwise be terminated during that period would be unable to obtain alternative accommodation; to make such provision on a phased basis to enable tenancies affected to be terminated over a period of time to assist in managing demands on housing services as a result of such deferred termination; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 11 September 2024