More than 11 million private renters in England have been given the most significant boost to their rights in a generation. The government’s Renters' Rights Bill became law last night which ministers hope will end a system that has left renters vulnerable to unfair treatment and insecurity.
At the core of the Act is the abolition of Section 21 'no fault' evictions - a practice that has pushed thousands into homelessness. The seismic shift will make it easier for tenants to challenge poor conditions and unreasonable rent increases without fear of retaliatory eviction.
Tom Darling, Director of the Renters’ Reform Coalition, which includes Shelter, Generation Rent, Citizens Advice and ACORN, said: "The members of the Renters’ Reform Coalition have been campaigning for this generational upgrade to renters’ rights for a decade, so today is fantastic news for England’s 12 million renters. Our thanks to this Government for finally getting this landmark legislation, which has faced stiff opposition at various points, over the finishing line.
