‘Everyone was in tears’: the tenants given eviction notices just before ban in England
Summary
Just before a new law banned "no fault" evictions in England on May 1, many tenants received eviction notices, leaving them suddenly without homes. People affected say the timing felt harsh and they worry about finding affordable new places to live.Key Facts
- The ban on "no fault" evictions, called section 21, officially started on May 1 under the Renters’ Right Act.
- Hundreds of tenants got eviction notices hours or days before the ban took effect.
- Some eviction notices were delivered by email, text, and mail to ensure tenants received them before the deadline.
- Carl Kansinde Middleton lost his job months earlier and became homeless after his eviction notice arrived late on April 30.
- In Birmingham, 12 tenants were told to leave after their building was sold to a new landlord planning renovations.
- Tenants affected had long tenancies, paid rent on time, and felt shocked by the sudden evictions.
- New laws may have caused some landlords to sell properties, fearing future restrictions.
- Tenants are trying to delay evictions through court to get more time to find new homes, but this causes stress.
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