Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what ability landlords will have to comply with tied agricultural dwelling planning conditions when an agricultural employee leaves the industry but chooses to remain in their tied agricultural occupancy property under the provisions of the Renters' Rights Bill.

The Renters’ Rights Bill will transform how tenancies work ending the threat of arbitrary section 21 evictions. The new tenancy system will provide tenants with greater security and stability.

We value the contribution made by responsible landlords and believe they must enjoy robust grounds for possession where there is good reason to take their property back. The Bill clarifies and expands grounds for possession, allowing landlords to regain possession when necessary.

A landlord will be able to seek possession of an agricultural dwelling using ground 5A when the duties of the agricultural employee end. This will enable the landlord to re-let the property to a new tenant in compliance with the planning conditions associated with the property.