MPs Sign Off on Renters’ Reform Bill Amid Disagreement Over ‘No-Fault’ Evictions

The Renters’ Reform Bill has cleared its final stage in the Commons despite concerns that approved amendments undermine the government’s promise to protect renters. In a series of votes on Wednesday, the House of Commons rejected outlawing the so-called “no-fault” Section 21, until a review of the courts system had taken place. Under the provision of Section 21, landlords can repossess their properties without having to establish fault on the part of the tenant. Part of the 2019 Conservative manifesto commitment, abolition of “no-fault” evictions would provide greater security of tenure for tenants. However, MPs moved to approve an indefinite delay to removing Section 21 by a majority vote of 124. A new clause 30 was also backed, allowing the government to assess whether the UK court system has the capacity to handle the caseload, set in motion by the abolition of “no-fault” evictions....