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Rayner’s no-nonsense warning to landlords using Section 21
12:05 AM, 15th November 2023, 2 years ago
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Angela Rayner has accused landlords of using Section 21 “as an easy get-out to turf people out of their home.”
In an interview with ITV News, Ms Rayner slammed the government for delaying no-fault evictions which was first promised in 2019.
The Shadow Housing Secretary also said Section 21 is having a “devastating impact on homelessness”.
Landlords think they can get away with it
Ms Rayner said in the ITV interview: “Landlords that don’t act responsibly are using it as an easy-get out to turf people of their homes.
“I think the government has proven over the last number of years that they’re not serious about doing anything about it. Landlords think they can get away with it.”
Ms Rayner threatened landlords who use Section 21 saying Labour would abolish no-fault evictions straight away.
“You can see that through the evidence of the way in which Section 21’s are increasing. You can see that landlords think they’re emboldened.
“My message to these landlords who think they can use a Section 21 is: I’m calling notice on them right away.
“When we get into government, we’ll be making sure that legislation is in place so that we can protect people. There are ways that landlords can evict bad tenants, but it’s not through Section 21.”
Renters are getting turfed out
Ms Rayner told ITV News that while she sees no issue with MPs being landlords she raised concerns about the motives behind certain Tory MPs who are threatening to block renters’ reform.
“I don’t mind MPs being landlords, that’s perfectly fine, but if you are putting that ahead of actually doing the right thing for the country and doing the right thing for people who need that security when all the evidence says you should do that, then to me, I do have to then question their motives.
“Renters are getting turfed out, many people are losing their homes every single day under this legislation.”
Build more social housing
Elsewhere in the interview, the Shadow Housing Secretary said Labour would build more social housing. However, when pressed about how many social homes Labour would build, she refused to give a figure.
She said: “The government at the moment just keep plucking figures out of the air. They’ve never met a single one of their housing targets. I know why we are not meeting them at the moment.
“We’re not adhering to Section 106 compliance at the moment (which is a requirement to provide affordable homes within a private development).
She added: “Our unit that we are going have in government with specialists that can help drive up that level of social and affordable housing, so we get the proper contracts in place. And then also looking at how we can make that affordable homes grant more flexible, so we bring in more on side.
“I am more than confident we’ll do more than the government are, but I’m not going to put a specific number on it.”
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Angela Rayner, housing crisis, labour party, No fault Evictions, renters reform, renters rights, social housing
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Member Since July 2013 - Comments: 357
2:40 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Tenants are no more at risk than home owners who fail to pay their mortgage.
With huge increased in mortgages.
Is Angela going to stop banks evicting
Member Since October 2023 - Comments: 30
4:24 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 15/11/2023 – 12:12
dependent on the size of a development there must be a social element. Locally it paid for 67 small social homes when an estate of around 400 large 3 4 and 5 beds were built’ The builders still did well and are doing the same again elsewhere
Member Since October 2013 - Comments: 1630 - Articles: 3
4:28 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
“We’re not adhering to Section 106 compliance at the moment (which is a requirement to provide affordable homes within a private development)…”
With the vast majority of large private developments in and around our big cities, it should not come as a surprise to her that the councils who are allowing developers to get away with not fulfilling their S106 Planning obligations are predominantly… Labour.
Member Since September 2023 - Comments: 173
4:52 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Once again and I’ll type it slowly so people will understand 🙂 …
Section 21 is not a no fault eviction. It is a no evidence eviction and is much favoured by landlords because the courts are not fit for purpose. Section 8 has a number of grounds that are no fault of the tenant.
As for Rayner, she’s just another clueless politician. Her Wiki page tells us a lot about her.
Landlords will use Section 8. If the courts are streamlined as promised, Section 21 will be greatly missed by tenants.
Member Since September 2023 - Comments: 335
5:18 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Typical of a lefty corbyn supporter, hasn’t a clue how prs works , thinks the answer to all.the woes is either bully , force landlords to rent or tax to the hilt , she is typical of the ideological minded idiot she is.
Member Since February 2016 - Comments: 977 - Articles: 1
6:14 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Michael Booth at 15/11/2023 – 17:18
What scares me even more is that those idiots will be ruling the country soon. The country, which is – according the Daily Telegraph today – already sinking.
And the CONS do absolutely nothing to try to win votes.
This time, the first in my life I will not be voting the bunch of socialists who call themselves the Conservative Government. I suspect that there are more of people like that, even here.
Member Since September 2023 - Comments: 335
7:07 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Whiteskifreak Surrey at 15/11/2023 – 18:14
Been in the prs 24 years and l certainly are looking at leaving in the future , sold 1 last year walloped for capital gains tax , 4 to go will just have to bite the bullet and pay .
Member Since May 2014 - Comments: 616
8:15 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Michael Booth at 15/11/2023 – 19:07
I have been doing this for over 40 years and the only thing that is stopping me from selling is the CGT
With the retrograde steps this government are taking in getting rid of section 21 I will also start biting the bullet.
Member Since October 2013 - Comments: 1630 - Articles: 3
11:13 PM, 15th November 2023, About 2 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Stella at 15/11/2023 – 20:15
I have one left and ‘fortunately’ no CGT to hold me back! Just need a buyer!
Member Since May 2022 - Comments: 89
8:37 AM, 16th November 2023, About 2 years ago
The problem is that when Politicians talk about or express views on something they don’t understand or know little of, this is what comes out.
What experience, if any, do these people creating policy have of the areas in which they are trying to influence?
I suggest they speak to the people who “know” what is happening rather than those who “think they know”….only then will they learn something, if they are minded to.