Under the Renters' Reform Act, the UK Government proposes to do away with the Section 21 'no fault' eviction process, a process that Landlords are most familiar with. Shadow Housing Secretary Thangam Debbonaire believes in giving even greater rights to tenants. The Renters Reform Act was announced in the Queens's speech on 19 December following the General Election, there was a consultation period July 19 to October 19. The Government considers this to be a modernisation of the rental market, believing it to be a 'fairer deal for both Landlords and tenants'. However, this is a thorny issue, how will Landlords feel with the abolition of the 2 month no fault eviction process? will it put Landlords off renting properties and will there be additional pressure on Social Housing and Local Authorities? How will the Courts deal with the hearings that may have to take place if the 'paper' Section 21 notice is abolished? There will be an extension to the eviction grounds contained in the S8 notice, but surely the Homelessness Act will also have to change because a S21 notice is actually saying: 'I was evicted not because I was a bad tenant, but because my Landlord simply wanted their property back from me'. The Section 21 notice has positives for tenants as well as negatives. The new process will give more security to a tenant, but will it really resolve the lack of housing in the country? We will keep a careful eye on the changes and we will write a blog for you with our interpretation of the reforms and how it can help both the Landlords and our Tenants. if you have any questions, then please give our team a ring on 01446789359 [caption id="attachment_680" align="aligncenter" width="546"]
Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Charles, the Prince of Wales are seen ahead the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in London, Britain October 14, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville/Pool[/caption]