Renters Reform Bill: No-Fault Section 21 Evictions Ban Explained
There has recently been a renters reform bill published which makes changes in particular to section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. This is a significant change and anybody who rents a property or owns a property that they rent out should be aware of what it could entail. The bill is set to be introduced during the 2022-2023 parliamentary session. It is going to set out to completely abolish ‘no-fault’ section 21 evictions which sometimes take place in the private rented sector. What is the Problem with Section 21 As It Stands? Currently, section 21 contained within the Housing Act 1988 makes it possible for landlords to repossess their properties from shorthold tenants without the need to establish that that tenant is at fault in some way to justify the repossession. This is why it is commonly referred to as the ‘no-fault’ ground for eviction. The argument for getting rid of the section and why it is viewed by many as problematic is the fact landlords have the ability to...