Repossessions Under Section 21 Should Be ‘Retained’ In PRS

A group representing landlords and letting agents have united in warning that Section 21 repossessions should be retained in the private rented sector unless a new system is in place. The ‘Fair Possessions Coalition’ have further stated that plans to abolish Section 21 repossessions would “undermine” investment in the sector at a time when private landlords are relied upon on to provide homes for one in 5 households in England. The Coalition notes that whilst landlords much prefer good tenants staying long term in their properties, they need certainty that in legitimate circumstances, such as tenant rent arrears or anti-social behaviour, they can “swiftly and easily” repossess their properties in much the same way as social landlords and mortgage lenders. Read more on 24housing.

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