Housing Minister Promises Ban on ‘No-Fault’ Evictions Before Next Election
The housing minister for England, Michael Gove, has announced controversial plans to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions for private tenants by the time of the next general election. This policy would remove the right of landlords to end tenancies at the conclusion of a fixed term without providing justification, by scrapping Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
The Surge of No-Fault Evictions in England Sparks Urgent Calls for Renters Reform Bill **Introduction:** The specter of eviction looms large for renters in England as the number of no-fault eviction proceedings hits a six-year high, underscoring the need for immediate legislative action. Recent data released by the Ministry of… Read More »The Surge of No-Fault Evictions in England Sparks Urgent Calls for Renters Reform Bill
Navigating the Complexities of Section 21 Evictions – Challenges Faced by Landlords and Letting Agents Introduction: The Ministry of Justice has recently released alarming figures revealing a significant surge in Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction court proceedings initiated by landlords and letting agents in England. This data, covering the first quarter… Read More »Navigating the Complexities of Section 21 Evictions – Challenges Faced by Landlords and Letting Agents
Unprecedented Surge in Section 21 Notices Shaping UK’s Lettings Market The Abolition of Section 21 and its Impact on Private Landlords and Tenants In a significant development, the UK’s rental market is experiencing an unprecedented rise in Section 21 notices, as the looming threat of their abolition raises questions about… Read More »Unprecedented Surge in Section 21 Notices Shaping UK’s Lettings Market
Section 21 and Section 8 Notices Section 21 and Section 8 notices You can evict tenants who have an assured shorthold tenancy using a Section 21 or Section 8 notice, or both. Use a Section 8 notice if your tenants have broken the terms of the tenancy. Before serving notice, try to… Read More »Section 21 and Section 8 Notices
A buy to let nightmare that happened to me in this video I’d like to tell you what the eviction laws in this country did to me, I had a few projects in mind and I made the serious mistake of renting out my home which is not a castle… Read More »A buy to let nightmare that happened to me
The Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that Section 21 notices issued by landlords are valid provided a gas safety certificate is issued before the notice is given to the tenant, not before a tenant moves into a property. The case of Trecarrell v Rouncefield focussed on the relationship between… Read More »Court of Appeal sides with landlords in landmark case ruling
The Queen has announced the new government’s priorities for its coming term, and it includes a proposal to abolish Section 21 of the Housing Act and reforming the grounds for possession, as part of a new Renters’ Reform Bill, designed to “introduce a package of reforms to deliver a fairer… Read More »Scrapping Section 21 is ‘another attack’ against BTL landlords
Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave the way for the mass exodus of landlords from the private rented sector in the coming years. According to the National Landlords Association (NLA), abolishing Section 21 evictions could… Read More »Top tips for landlords on how to manage a Section 21 notice
The government’s plans to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave the way for the introduction of open-ended tenancies and rent controls, according to London Assembly member Tom Copley. The Labour politician is urging the government to press on with plans to outlaw the use of Section… Read More »Scrapping Section 21 could lead to ‘open-ended tenancies and rent controls’
