Labour’s plan to ban no-fault evictions and allow pets for renters explained
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It’s been a long wait, but refreshed legislation to put an end to no-fault evictions in rental homes moved a step closer to becoming law last night. The new Renters’ Rights Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, passing by a margin of 329.
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Labour’s proposals keep many of the ideas included in the original Renters (Reform) Bill introduced by the Tories before the General Election – including the scrapping of Section 21 notices – while adding a few new ones. Tenants will be given the right to request a pet, and will also be empowered to challenge landlords who hike up their rent by an unreasonable amount.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner said: ‘There can be no more dither and delay. ‘We must overhaul renting and rebalance the relationship between tenant and landlord.’. The new legislation would bring England closer into line with Scotland, where no-fault evictions have been banned for more than five years.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said it would ‘level decisively the playing field between landlord and tenants’. It has been welcomed by campaign groups including the Renters Reform Coalition, which brings together 20 organisations supporting private renters.
Director Tom Darling said: ‘We renter groups have been consistent in calling for these, and though there are still areas for improvement, the fact that this government has listened means that a lot of renters will benefit from increased security of tenure.
