Michael Gove Caves to Pressure from Tory Backbenchers
Michael Gove has caved to Tory landlord backbenchers and watered down promised reforms for renters. A ban on no-fault evictions is now only expected to apply to less than a tenth of tenants before the next general election.
New Contracts to Protect Renters from Section 21 Notices
New contracts will see renters protected from section 21 notices. Existing tenancies will have to wait for a review by the Ministry of Justice into the readiness of courts to handle disputes stemming from the change.
Criticism from Campaigners
Campaigners have slammed the move, accusing the Housing Secretary of "selling renters down the river." The Renters Reform Bill changes aim to strike a balance between delivering security for tenants and fairness for landlords, according to Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young in a leaked letter to Conservative MPs.
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