Tabled by
Lord Rosser
25: Clause 19, leave out Clause 19 and insert the following new Clause—
“Residential tenancies: pilot
(1) The Secretary of State may by order make one or more pilot schemes under which landlords in a designated area must not authorise an adult to occupy premises under a residential tenancy agreement if the adult is disqualified as a result of their immigration status.
(2) An order under subsection (1) may make provision about—
(a) the principles by reference to which the pilot (or pilots) will operate;
(b) the circumstances under which a landlord may authorise an adult to occupy premises under the terms of the pilot (or pilots);
(c) descriptions of persons to be identified as landlords for the purposes of the pilot (or pilots);
(d) descriptions of applicable residential tenancy agreements for the purposes of the pilot (or pilots);
(e) descriptions of persons disqualified by their immigration status from occupying premises under the pilot (or pilots);
(f) applicable penalties for landlords in contravention of the terms of the pilot (or pilots) and enforcement of such penalties;
(g) excuses available to landlords and appeals against penalties; and
(h) the publication of codes of practice for landlords.
(3) An order under subsection (1) must specify—
(a) the area or areas in respect of which the pilot (or pilots) operates;
(b) the day on which the pilot (or pilots) comes into effect; and
(c) the period for which the pilot (or pilots) has effect.
(4) The Secretary of State must publish, and lay before both Houses of Parliament, a report setting out an evaluation of any pilot (or pilots) ordered under subsection (1).”