Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chi Onwurah and Angela Rayner

Monday 2nd September 2024 Commons Chamber

[Angela Rayner]

Yes.

[Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West) (Lab)]

My constituent Tracy was recently issued with a section 21 notice to quit and, at the same time, a section 13 rent increase that she cannot afford. She fears being made homeless with her children, so she got in touch with Newcastle city council for a council property, but the wait is 27 weeks on average and often much longer. When will good tenants be protected from unfair evictions and extortionate rent increases?