Over 15,000 Renters Face Eviction Before New Laws Take Effect
A warning from the Renters Reform Coalition suggests that over 15,600 tenants in the UK could be evicted in the first half of 2025 as they anticipate a surge in no-fault evictions before new legislation takes effect. The Renters’ Rights Bill, which aims to ban no-fault evictions, increase tenant protections, and improve living conditions, is expected to go through its final stages in Parliament soon, although it may not come into force until summer.
Current statistics indicate that such evictions are at an eight-year high, exacerbated by a backlog following the pandemic. Lucy Tiller, policy manager for the coalition, highlighted that more than 100,000 households have faced threats of homelessness since a government pledge in 2019 to ban Section 21 evictions. The coalition projects that these rate increases could lead to a significant rise in landlord repossession actions throughout the year.
In response to these concerns, the Ministry for Housing affirmed their commitment to the Renters’ Rights Bill, stating it will ensure tenant security and end evictions without cause. The bill will also address issues like unfair rent hikes and allow tenants to challenge their landlords more effectively.
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