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THE END OF NO-FAULT EVICTIONS
Claire Speed , Senior Associate at Bower Bailey Solicitors in Swindon gives an update on the changes to the rental sector .
The Renter ’ s Reform Bill was first proposed in April 2019 by the government to improve protection for private renters in England including the ending of Section 21 notices , commonly called no-fault evictions .
A Section 21 notice can currently be issued by private landlords without any requirement to give a reason . The abolishment of Section 21 notices will significantly change the way the private rented sector works , but how and what will change is currently unknown and depends on various factors .
What are the new rules and when will they be introduced ? In February 2022 the government published Levelling Up the United Kingdom , a whitepaper that set out plans to reform the private rented sector .
Some of the proposed changes include :
• The abolishment of Section 21 and “ no-fault evictions ”;
• Proposals for new minimum standards for rented homes ;
• Introduction of National Landlord Register and taking tougher action against rogue landlords ;
• Full details of the proposed changes and the implementation dates have not yet been confirmed .
Effect of New Proposals The abolishment of Section 21 notices will mean that landlords will need to rely on the Section 8 notice procedure .
Whilst the exact structure of the new Section 8 notice is not finalised , three new grounds for repossession have been proposed :
• Repossession of the property where the landlord needs it for occupation by a family member ;
• Repossession of the property where the landlord intends to sell it ;
• Repossession of the property where a tenant is preventing the landlord from maintaining legal safety standards .
Full details of the new Section 8 procedure are awaited , but , if you would like further information please contact Claire Speed at Bower Bailey Solicitors .
1ST CLASS SUCCESS !
Congratulations to Jessica Jenner who has achieved a First Class Honours in her law degree .
Jessica has been working as a Legal Assistant at Bower Bailey Swindon office since July 2021 . Jessica assists Katie Went , a Partner within the family law team in our busy Swindon office in Regent Circus .
From September 2022 Jessica will be undertaking a Master of Laws ( LLM ) to qualify as a solicitor .
Jessica said , “ I am pleased that all of my hard work has paid off and I am ecstatic to have reached this milestone in my career .”
Lauren Webb , an Associate within the family law team said , “ We are all very proud of Jessica and how hard she has worked to gain her degree whilst working full time .”
Connect with Claire on LinkedIn , and to get in touch email : cspeed @ bowerbailey . co . uk or call : 01793 610466
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