Deregulation Act 2015 and tenancy deposits
With effect from 26 March 2015 the regulations make additional provisions with regards to tenancy deposit protection, and the serving of section 21 notices.
Deregulation Act 2015 and preventing retaliatory evictions
With effect from 1 October 2015 the Deregulation Act 2015 contains provisions suspending the operation of Section 21 in order to protect a tenant against retaliatory eviction.
Model tenancy agreement
The government has drafted a model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and provided accompanying guidance.