The Renters’ Rights Bill looks unlikely to become law until the early autumn.

MPs break for the summer recess on Wednesday, July 23 which is not enough time to discuss the amendments proposed by the Lords during the report stage.

However, the Lords will still continue with the Bill’s scheduled third reading on Monday, July 21, although this is likely to be a brief debate.

Sheldon Bosley Knight’s lettings director, Rebecca Dean said: “We are pleased to hear there is a delay as this delivers a message that the proposed amendments are being given careful consideration.

“This will be the biggest change in history for the lettings industry and is one which will impact greatly on landlords and their decision to continue to invest and let property.

“We are hopeful that as agents, we will still be given a grace period to prepare for the enforcement of this Bill once it has been passed through parliament. This will ensure we have everything in place to support our tenants and landlords through the changes although this is something we are already working on.”