MP Aims to Ban Retaliatory Evictions

MP for Brent Central, Sarah Teather is aiming to table proposals in Parliament to stop ‘retaliatory’ evictions for tenants when they make a complaint to landlords. ‘Retaliatory evictions’ have been used to attack landlords recently and the RLA is conducting an independent survey to the reasons landlords evict tenants. MPs supporting tenants argue that security of tenure is at risk, but proposals threaten the role of section 21 notices, crucial for landlords protecting properties. Interestingly, MPs and tenant groups fail to consider the role the tenant may play in these evictions. The RLA has surveyed members regarding ‘retaliatory evictions’. This independent survey has received over 1,500 responses to challenge assertions against landlords. Read more on the RLA website.