The Renters' Rights Act promises the biggest shift in private
renting for a generation, with stronger security, the end of
bidding wars and upfront rent, and greater accountability for
landlords. But questions remain over whether these reforms will
translate into real improvements for London's 2.7 million private
renters, particularly those already facing the greatest barriers
in the housing market.
Evidence suggests major risks to effective delivery, including
limited enforcement capacity in councils, pressure on courts and
tribunals, low awareness among renters, and concerns that some
landlords may adapt their practices in ways that disadvantage
low-income, migrant and other marginalised groups.
The London Assembly Housing Committee will
meet on Monday to examine the potential impacts of the Act
on London's private rented sector, and the practical challenges
to ensuring its benefits are felt fairly across the capital.
The guests are:
Panel 1 (2:00pm – 3:15pm)
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Dr Jennifer Harris, Head of Policy, Research
and Social Impact, TDS Group
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Vicky Spratt, Housing and Society
Correspondent, The i Paper
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Professor Christine Whitehead, Emeritus
Professor of Housing Economics, London School of Economics and
Political Science
Panel 2 (3:20pm – 4:40pm)
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, Deputy Mayor for
Housing and Residential Development
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Vicky Pearlman, Housing Policy Manager,
Greater London Authority
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Peter Haikin, Regional Lead for London,
Operation Jigsaw
The meeting will take place on Monday 9 January
2026 from 2pm in the Chamber at
City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
