Landlord leaders say once the renter's rights bill becomes law, the real estate industry will take at least six months to introduce new tenant contracts.
The NRLA responded to consultations on tenants' statements by arguing that it is impossible for real estate agents to respond in a shorter time. 
Agents need to update their IT systems to train staff so that landlords and tenants can understand the new rules, says the NRLA.
Attractive
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has announced consultations in Congress regarding a new tenant agreement.
“The Renter Rights Bill requires landlords in the UK's private rental sector to provide a written statement of terms to new tenants, which in fact will be provided through written tenant agreements,” he said.
“Regulations will be made before reforms begin and will set what is included in this written information. The authorities are currently engaged with interested parties to seek opinions on this information.”
It is not possible for the sector to prepare new tenants until this mandatory information is ready. ”
In response, NRLA policy director James Wood told Neg:
“Until this essential information is ready, it is impossible for the sector to prepare new tenants, update IT systems, or fully train staff ahead of the bill,” he says.
“If regulations are passed to ensure a smooth transition to a system that replaces Section 21, the sector will require a minimum of six months.”
Reduce conflict
Timothy Douglas, Head of Policy and Campaign at PropertyMark, said: “PropertyMark has long advocated that it is a written tenant agreement and mandatory real estate inventory when renting, as it plays an important role in understanding rights and responsibilities and assisting landlords, tenants and agents in reducing disputes.”
Details of the tenant's rights bill
