Government will ‘shelve’ plans to abolish Section 21 evictions

Government will ‘shelve’ plans to abolish Section 21 evictions

10:24 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago 65

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The government is looking at shelving legislation that would ban no-fault evictions, a newspaper reports.

According to The Times, the move to end no-fault evictions which enable landlords to end a tenancy without reason will not only be shelved – but may be scrapped completely.

The Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is looking at measures that will help boost growth and Ministers believe that shelving the legislation that was put together by Michael Gove will help in this process.

Apparently, the abolition of Section 21 is not thought to be a priority by the Government and will be delayed.

Measure looks set to be scrapped completely

However, The Times says another minister admits that the measure looks set to be scrapped completely.

The issue is that not abolishing Section 21 will mean ditching a manifesto commitment made by Boris Johnson’s administration.

A government spokesman told the newspaper: “Everyone deserves to live in a safe and secure home. A fair deal for renters remains a priority, and we are carefully considering our next steps for the rental market.”

‘Reforms are desperately needed to support the sector’

Responding to The Times’ report that the Government is considering scrapping plans to end Section 21, ‘no explanation’ repossessions, Ben Beadle, the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said: “Whatever the Government’s plans, a wide range of reforms are desperately needed to support the sector.

“The supply crisis in the sector must be addressed urgently, while much more needs to be done to root out criminal and rogue landlords.

“Likewise vulnerable tenants can and should be better supported by unfreezing housing benefit rates.”

He added: “The NRLA will continue to work with all parties to ensure that reforms are fair and workable and command the support of tenants and responsible landlords.”

‘If this is true it is shameful’

Alicia Kennedy, a director of Generation Rent, tweeted: “Totally flabbergasted. The @Conservatives commitment to abolish evictions for no reason was made after a consultation, at a General Election, confirmed by 2 Prime Ministers at 3 Queens Speeches – if this is true it is shameful.”

Lisa Nandy, the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, tweeted: “Millions of people are only a few weeks from losing their home through no fault of their own.

“The Tories promised to stop this at the last election. Now this.

“You cannot trust a single word they say.”

Matthew Pennycook, the Shadow Minister for Housing and Planning, tweeted: “Liz Truss has decided to betray private renters.

“Labour will abolish section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and strengthen tenants’ rights through a new renters’ charter.”


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Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

10:43 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

There is always a reason for serving a Section 21 notice.

Generation Rent know this but continue to twist words.

Government appear to be finally waking up to the realities of listening to and acting upon misinformation.

Barbaracus

10:52 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

What's going on...a government that actually supports and realises that a healthy PRS balancing both tenants needs and landlords needs is beneficial to resolving the housing crisis.

Surely not.

Monty Bodkin

10:56 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

Lisa Nandy, the Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, tweeted: “Millions of people are only a few weeks from losing their home"

Not in the UK they aren't.

It takes months, if not years, to evict a tenant.

There is always a good reason for landlords going through this lengthy process.

paul robinson

11:02 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

However, could be short lived.....when the tories implode!!

Simon Orr

11:04 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

Reply to the comment left by Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118 at 11/10/2022 - 10:43
The government owns loads of MOD type properties and land left empty, if they built the up to date version of the 50’s prefab problem solved !

Gromit

11:05 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

I'm not holding my breath!
But I hope Ben Beadle & the NRLA go on the offensive and get this rammed home before Shelter, Generation Rent et al. get in there and get this overturned.

Reluctant Landlord

11:07 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 11/10/2022 - 10:56
and the irony its always a good landlord that serves a S21 and goes through the proper legal process. However much the process is floored (time delays cost etc) we still follow it.

Bad landlords turf out tenants as and when by a variety of other illegal methods ...hey Shelter - we have no issue with you going all guns a blazing on such LL's, in fact we support you.

Focus on what is shocking therefore and focus on ILLEGAL evictions!

Reluctant Landlord

11:10 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

Reply to the comment left by Monty Bodkin at 11/10/2022 - 10:56
not in scotland - eviction ban. Wales seems set to follow. So define the UK here then Nandy and show some stats to back this up?

Issuing a S21 is not a statistic that can be determined. Furthermore not every S21 is acted upon.

So where's the evidence????

Clint

11:22 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

At last common sense is prevailing.

Barbaracus

11:22 AM, 11th October 2022, About 2 years ago

Reply to the comment left by DSR at 11/10/2022 - 11:10
It seems you misunderstand how politics work.

You can say anything you want without having any evidence to back up what you say and then the lefty activists scream and shout about it, glue themselves to roads (maybe soon landlords doors?) and generally cause mayhem making the situation both seem real and then acted on.

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