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Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords. Around 400,000 households receiving housing support to be better protected from rogue landlords thanks to an expanded crackdown scheme. After a successful trial, 41 local authorities across England will now be empowered to better protect … Continue reading Crackdown on rogue landlords
Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England. Countdown begins for the biggest increase to tenants’ rights in a generation New protections will also end in-year rent rises, bidding wars and discrimination against families receiving benefits Clear timeline will support landlords and letting agents to prepare for … Continue reading No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
Under the proposals being consulted on, a cap on social housing rent increases would be put in place for the coming financial year, with options at 3%, 5% and 7% being considered. Social rent cap proposed to support tenants with cost of livingMove could save households £300 per year and provide financial stability for 4 … Continue reading Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of living
Renters will continue to be supported during the ongoing national lockdown restrictions, with an extension to the ban on bailiff evictions. Renters protected with ban on bailiff enforced evictions extended until 31st March 2021Exemptions in place for the most serious casesPart of a wider package of support for renters during the pandemic Renters will continue … Continue reading Support extended for renters during pandemic