Sadiq Khan slams failure to pass Renters (Reform) Bill

From the statistics quoted in this article the number of No fault eviction claims (not actual evictions) is really quite low - around 1% over 5 years
So what is all of the fuss about?
We have to remember’No fault’ is not a true statement of the reason behind the process. Maybe all that’s needed here is for the reason to be stated. We would then see true cause and where the issue related to bad landlord and/or bad tenant. Knowing this allows the reader to consider the value of the statistics and complaints raised against the No fault eviction process

Is all this because they REALLY want to ensure a LL has to give a precise reason for possession?
I believe it has nothing to do with what the reason at all, it's just the effect of being given notice and the implication this is having on the councils - which is where most tenants probably end up going to for help that's the driving factor in all this.
The fact that those evicted will struggle to find a new place to live because there is a national shortage of housing (social in particular) is the issue here, nothing more, and apparently this is all the PRS's fault.
A ban on S21's will not mean there will be less possession notices issued overall, just that S8's will be used instead, and many will be forced to simply use the mandatory sales ground instead.
For others who used S21 to expedite possession (having set aside a plan to claim rent arrears at the same time), will simply issue S8 listing a mandatory ground AND also list arrears - as there is nothing to lose by doing this at the same time.
Tenants (and Labour) will very soon see that the loss of S21 will not mean any less possessions, nor a reduction in the numbers seeking accommodation BUT indeed an increase, because what landlord is going to knowingly take on a rent arrears risk for example where the previous landlord has to go through a S8 process...?
If rent arrears are declared via a S8 (when ordinarily they would not have been), then the reason for possession will be clearly documented.
In fact, many S8's will be publicly accessible by the nature of them being decided in court. I just read and interesting article....
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However, there are certain situations where eviction notices may become public record. This typically occurs when the case goes to court and becomes a matter of public record. In these cases, anyone can access information about the eviction proceedings through court records. It is also worth noting that some local authorities may publish details of evictions on their websites as part of their duty to keep residents informed about housing issues in their area. While this information may be accessible to the public, it is usually limited to basic details such as addresses and dates of evictions.

'Mr Khan, says renters are struggling to find a place to live'

....... so let's make it more difficult.

He's a politician, what more can we expect?

How many of these "no fault" evictions were because of the landlord selling up?
They might finally join the dots.

Oh, and I look forward to seeing the Rogue Tenants Checker and the Report a Rogue Tenant register.

he'll have to start building more houses then.... useless idiot

Reply to the comment left by Philip Wright at 01/06/2024 - 17:18
As Mayor of London he has no responsibility or capability to house anyone, deserving or not. That's the local authorities job.

Like Sh##er and Gen Rent, this is just activism by those who house nobody.

The sad bit is how many are gullible enough to believe that tenants interests are truly served by the activists...