Charities ‘concerned’ over lack of progress with Renters Reform Bill

Charities and non-profit organisations have urged PM Rishi Sunak to pass a bill to ban “no-fault” evictions. 

The Renters Reform Bill would remove the right of landlords in England to evict tenants for no reason with only two months’ notice.

The 30 charities warned delays risk causing “more avoidable hardship and suffering” and a “greater cost to the taxpayer”.

The government said the bill would resume progress in parliament shortly.

In their 2019 manifesto, the Tories promised “a better deal for renters” – including a ban on no-fault evictions. 

In May, the Renters Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament, containing this measure. But it has not yet been brought back for the next parliamentary stage.

There are concerns the bill will not have time to pass through Parliament before the next election, which is expected to take place next year.