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Government rental reforms will ban Section 21 evictions in England
Today has seen the government announce its new Rental Reform Bill for England, which aims to protect tenants, and ensure all private renters are able to access safe and secure living accommodation.
Under the bill, Section 21 evictions – also known as no-fault evictions – will become illegal in England, and landlords will need to provide a reason for reclaiming the property. Section 21 evictions are already illegal in Scotland, while Wales and Northern Ireland are looking to extend no-fault-eviction notice periods.
It will be illegal for landlords to impose blanket bans on tenants who are in receipt of benefits, or families with children. It will also be easier for tenants to share their homes with much-loved pets, with all tenants having the right to request a pet in their house. Landlords must consider these requests, and cannot unreasonably refuse.
The measures will not become law until they’ve been introduced and passed through Parliament, which could take several years.
The majority of landlords are responsible, and provide safe and secure accommodation for their tenants.
However, for those that do not, increased penalties will be put in place, and councils will have more powers to challenge landlords who do not meet their obligations.
And in cases where a landlord finds themselves with an antisocial tenant, the bill will make it easier for landlords to claim back their property.
The Private Renters’ Ombudsman will also be introduced as part of the bill, which will aim to settle disputes between landlords and renters quickly, and at a low cost.

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