"Let's ditch daft regulations. Scrap new property rental rules, all well intentioned but they kill jobs, hinder growth and investment. This will help lower inflation and bring down bills."
"Scrapping the Renters' Rights Act may sound attractive from a growth perspective, but constant policy reversals create instability for both landlords and tenants. Retrospective changes and disregard for existing contractual arrangements already undermine confidence. Repealing the Act outright could intensify that uncertainty."
Reform UK has committed to repealing the Renters' Rights Act 2025 through a proposed 'Great Repeal Bill' if elected, arguing the legislation and other regulations damage economic growth and investment. The Act, effective May 2025, represents a major overhaul of England's private rental sector, abolishing no-fault evictions, limiting annual rent increases, and strengthening tenant protections regarding pets, families, and benefit recipients. Deputy leader Richard Tice stated the party would scrap these property rental rules alongside employment and environmental regulations to lower inflation and reduce bills. However, critics warn that repealing the Act could increase market instability and undermine confidence for both landlords and tenants, particularly given existing policy uncertainty.
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