Amendment summary
Lord Jamieson moved amendment 23, in Schedule 1, page 194, line 7, at end to insert—
“Possession for redevelopment and regeneration of private rented homes
24A After Ground 8 insert—
“Ground 8A
The following conditions are met—
(a) the private landlord intends to redevelop the dwelling-house for the purpose of regeneration, and the proposed works cannot reasonably be carried out while the property is occupied;
(b) the private landlord has complied with all relevant tenancy obligations up to the date of possession;
(c) the private landlord has given six months’ notice;
(d) a planning application has been made.
In this Ground—
“Redevelopment” means—
(a) demolition or reconstruction of all or a substantial part of the dwelling-house, or
(b) substantial works to the dwelling-house or any building of which it forms part;
“Regeneration” means the process of improving an area through coordinated measures that either—
(a) secure the redevelopment, refurbishment, or enhancement of land, buildings, or infrastructure,
(b) promote economic growth, including through the creation of employment opportunities and support for local enterprise, or
(c) advance social wellbeing by improving housing, public services, community facilities, and the overall quality of life for residents;
“Private landlord” means a landlord who is not a registered provider of social housing.””