PLA x UKREiiF: The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill

This event is open to anyone with a ticket to attend UKREiiF - there is no need to book.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is a radical new piece of legislation that’s rapidly making its way through Parliament. While the Bill may have the best of intentions at heart – i.e. protecting renters from a minority of unscrupulous landlords – its ramifications will be felt across the housing market.

Without careful consideration and consultation, is the Bill – expected to become law later this year – in danger of creating unintended undesirable consequences for tenants, landlords and investors alike?

The proposed abolition of Section 21 and so called ‘no-fault’ evictions could lead to an increased burden on our already creaking court system. Meanwhile, concerned about how the changes will affect their ability to manage and recover their properties, investors may turn away from housing, damaging the market and reducing the available housing stock and driving up rents – the exact opposite of what the Bill intends to achieve.

Join the Junior PLA at UKREiiF for an interactive discussion on this significant piece of housing reform, discover its likely impact on different stakeholders and understand how to best manage risk.

The session will begin with a Barrister briefing on all the latest factual developments surrounding the Bill, before we hear from a range of voices who’ll be affected by the changes. Each will share their concerns about the impact of the Bill upon their business and the planning they’re doing in advance.  

Panellists

• Rachael Studman, Chair of the Junior PLA and Senior Solicitor at Brodies LLP Solicitors (moderator)
• Brynmor Adams, Barrister, Exchange Chambers
• Alexandra Selka, Senior Associate, BCLP
• Rachel Hanniquet-Brooking, Managing Director, Apo Group Ltd