More than 15,000 renters could lose homes before no-fault ban comes into force
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Thousands of tenants could be kicked out of their homes before legislation to ban no-fault evictions comes into effect, a campaign group has warned. The Renters’ Rights Bill was one of the first to be introduced by the current Labour government, coming after long-delayed similar proposals from the Tories were finally scrapped ahead of the general election.
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Tenants are promised more rights to challenge unfair rent increases in the current version of the bill, while Awaab’s Law – which targets landlords who do not fix mouldy homes – would be extended to the private sector. And Section 21 orders, also known as no-fault evictions, would be banned – meaning renters can feel more secure in their homes.
But the Renters Reform Coalition (RRC), which brings together 21 organisations supporting private renters, says such orders could be used thousands of times during the wait for the bill to become law. If current trends continue, they said, more than 15,600 rental households will be evicted by bailiffs in the first six months of 2025 – a 12.2% increase on the first half of last year.
The proposed legislation began 2025 having passed through its first and second reading and scrutiny from a parliamentary committee. Today, it is expected to complete its report stage and a third reading in the House of Commons. From there, it will face careful analysis by the House of Lords before it receives royal assent.
