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England Approves Sweeping Overhaul of Renters’ Rights

England has approved the Renters’ Rights Bill, billed as the biggest overhaul in decades. Tenancies shift to rolling contracts, with tenants free to stay or leave on two months’ notice. Landlords face curbs on no‑fault evictions: they cannot sell or move in during the first year and must give four months’ notice thereafter; arrears evictions require three months’ unpaid rent. Bidding wars are banned; rent can rise only once a year to market rate. Discrimination against families or benefit claimants is outlawed, pet requests must be reasonably considered, and upfront rent is capped at one month. Landlords voiced nervousness.

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