Key changes proposed for landlords include:

Landlords will not be able to end a periodic tenancy without a reason. The legislation will set out specified reasons that a landlord may use to end a periodic tenancy.
Fixed-term tenancies will become periodic tenancies at the end of the fixed term. This applies unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise, the tenant gives notice, or the landlord gives notice using one of the specified reasons.
Tenants will be able to add minor fittings to their premises where the installation and removal of the fittings is low risk. Tenants must remove any minor fittings at the end of the tenancy and remediate the property to a satisfactory standard
The Regulator will have new compliance tools to take direct action against parties who are not meeting their obligations.
The penalty amounts will be increased in line with rental increases since 2006, when the penalty amounts were set.
Soliciting rental bids, for example, by advertising a property without a rental price, will be prohibited.. Tenants may still offer a higher rent.
The minimum period between rent increases will be raised from six months to twelve months.
A party who is successful in the Tenancy Tribunal can have their identifying details removed from the Tribunal’s decision.

These reforms have yet to be made law. The Government will introduce the Bill in early 2020.. The select committee process for the Bill is an opportunity for the public to make submissions on the Bill and suggest changes or improvements. The Parliament website will provide information about how to get involved in the select committee process. We recommend all affected parties make a submission.

FAQ’s about the proposed changes makes for interesting further reading.