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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Private Rented Sector

Monday 22 January 2024 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial Questions on the Private Rented Sector were held on 2024-01-22
  • Clive Efford expressed concern over the rise in no-fault evictions impacting families
  • The Government stated they will introduce the Renters (Reform) Bill but in a phased manner to allow court system adjustments

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Clive Efford Lab Eltham and Chislehurst
Housing Children & Families
Context

The question stems from an alarming rise in no-fault evictions, affecting families who are forced to move far away, with children having to travel long distances daily for school. The Government promised to remove section 21 evictions four years ago but have not provided criteria or timeframe.

Question

In my casework, I have seen an alarming rise in the number of no-fault evictions. This is leading to families being moved a long way from my borough, with children having to travel tens of miles to get to school every day. The Government have said that they are going to remove section 21 evictions, but they have not given the criteria under which they are going to do so, and it seems that this is going to be in the hands of the Minister.

Answer from Jacob Young

That is exactly why we are bringing forward the Renters (Reform) Bill. However, as we set out on Second Reading and in Committee, we will not be able to do that until the court system is able to cope with the increased number of cases.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific timeframe or criteria for removing section 21 evictions

How: Interruption

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Q2 Clive Efford Lab Eltham and Chislehurst
Housing
Context

The question stems from an alarming rise in no-fault evictions, affecting families who are forced to move far away, with children having to travel long distances daily for school. The Government promised to remove section 21 evictions four years ago but have not provided criteria or timeframe.

Question

According to the Government's own figures, 80,000 families have been threatened with no-fault evictions. When are the Government going to co-operate and get this resolved?

Answer from Jacob Young

We heard evidence in Committee about the huge increase in cases that we will find. We are introducing these reforms in a phased way so that courts and the sector have time to adjust.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide specific timeframe or criteria for removing section 21 evictions

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Q3 Vicky Ford Con
Housing
Context

Chelmsford faces high demand for affordable homes both to buy and rent, especially when converting large office blocks into flats. The local authority can put a quota on new build properties but not for converted properties.

Question

Will my hon. Friend arrange for me to meet the Housing Minister so that I can discuss how to make progress with my private Member's Bill on affordable housing in conversions of commercial to residential properties?

Answer from Jacob Young

I will ensure that the Housing Minister is able to meet my right hon. Friend.

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