After four years the renters reform bill has finally been released and its headline commitment is to abolish section 21 ”no fault” evictions.
If it’s done right, this vital reform could level the playing field in the private rented sector. But, there are three critical loopholes we’re worried could undermine its aims:
The government must introduce a strong framework of protections and dis-incentives to prevent the new system from being abused. If it doesn’t, it will have broken its promise to protect renters from unfair evictions.
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