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Renters' Rights Bill to have big impact on rural landlords

Farmers who rent out cottages are being urged to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill, though the exact timing of its rollout remains unclear

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
Matthew Scott, director in the Salisbury office of Strutt & Parker
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Matthew Scott, director in the Salisbury office of Strutt & Parker

The Renters Rights Bill is expected to receive Royal Assent imminently, but because some measures depend on further regulations and guidance, its provisions are likely to be phased in over time. Matthew...

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