Part of Renters’ Rights Bill - Report (2nd Day) – in the House of Lords at 5:00 pm on 7 July 2025.
Baroness Grender
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
5:00,
7 July 2025
My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for participating in this short but sweet debate on a very important issue.
I particularly welcome the reiteration of the application of the Equality Act, particularly for people with disabilities who simply wish to have reasonable adjustments to live their lives with independence and dignity. That is the most important point that we are trying to achieve with this Amendment.
I am sure that my noble friend Lord Tope would wish me to say that he would love to continue to work with the Minister on this issue to try to ensure that we can achieve some of the changes that are required. That said, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment 56 withdrawn.
Clause 13: Duty of landlord and contractor to give statement of terms etc
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