Private Rented Housing: Evictions

(asked on 1st March 2022) - View Source

Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to prohibit Section 21 evictions; and if he will make a statement.


Answered by
Eddie Hughes Portrait
Eddie Hughes
This question was answered on 7th March 2022

The Government remains committed to delivering a better deal for renters. We will publish a White Paper this Spring that will consult on introducing a legally binding Decent Homes Standard, explore a National Landlord Register and bring forward other measures to reset the relationship between landlords and tenants.

The White Paper will provide further detail on repealing Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, improving security for tenants by putting an end to evictions where the landlord does not have to provide a reason. We are undertaking extensive engagement with stakeholders to inform our plans ahead of publication and will bring forward legislation in due course.

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