Solicitors report late flood of no-fault evictions before ban in England
Summary
New rules in England start on Friday that ban no-fault evictions, limit rent increases, and change rental agreements. Before the ban begins, many landlords are rushing to use eviction notices, creating a busy time for lawyers and worries for tenants.Key Facts
- England’s Renters’ Rights Act bans no-fault evictions starting Friday.
- The law limits rent increases to once a year and caps upfront rent demands to one month.
- Fixed-term rental agreements are abolished, and bidding wars for rentals are banned.
- Councils gain new powers to investigate and act against bad landlords.
- The law stops discrimination against tenants who receive benefits or have children and allows tenants to request pets.
- Solicitors have seen a big increase in last-minute eviction notices called section 21 notices.
- Tenants often cannot find new housing and choose to stay until formally evicted.
- The law aims to make renting fairer and more secure for renters in England.
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