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Michael Gove says no-fault evictions will be banned this year

Michael Gove says no-fault evictions will be banned this year

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

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

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

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

Top tips for landlords on how to manage a Section 21 notice

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

Scrapping Section 21 could lead to ‘open-ended tenancies and rent controls’

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’