The government ignored warnings that its flagship renters’ bill could create a loophole leaving vulnerable people at risk of homelessness.
Charities sounded the alarm last year that otherwise welcome plans in the Renters (Reform) Bill to abolish so-called “no fault” evictions could leave people more vulnerable to other types of backdoor evictions that do not attract the same level of automatic help from local councils.
Ministers say the long-awaited bill, published on Wednesday, makes renting fairer by modifying existing housing laws. There are plans to introduce a housing ombudsman to mediate between tenants and landlords, as well as helping pet owners.
