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Stamp Duty liability for periodic tenancies

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2740: tabled on 03 February 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 19 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that periodic tenancies under the Renters' Rights Act could become liable for stamp duty; notes with concern that this will mean hundreds of thousands of tenants have to pay stamp duty over the next few years; recognises that renters were neglected by the former Government who completely failed to enact reforms to make the rented market fairer including a ban on no fault evictions; notes with serious concern that renters have had to endure record levels of evictions, extortionate rent increases and some of the lowest housing standards; recognises that these failures are damaging to renters' health and financial stability; and calls on the Government to finally give renters a fair deal and resolve the issue of periodic tenancies becoming liable for stamp duty as soon as possible.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.