Section 21 Evictions further abolished as a part of the Government’s “Levelling Up” White Paper.
The Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove is set to unveil the government’s flagship Levelling Up White Paper.
This will set out a plan to transform the UK by spreading opportunity and prosperity to all parts of it.
The White Paper will set out a complete ‘system change’ of how government works that will be implemented to “level up” the UK.
At the heart of this new way of making and implementing policy will be 12 bold, national missions – all quantifiable and to be achieved by 2030.
These missions will be given status in law in a flagship Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill which will be cross-government, cross-society efforts.
As a part of these new standards, changes are coming to the Private Rental market.
The Abolishment of the “No-Fault” Section 21 Notice.
The abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions is a huge step forward where tenant protection is concerned but could be a nightmare for hesitant landlords.
Named after Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, a Section 21 Notice is served by a landlord to a tenant in order to regain possession of their property once
an assured shorthold tenancy comes to an end. Landlords also have the right to issue a Section 21 notice without reason, providing the tenancy has passed
the fixed term and is within a periodic phase.
While any landlord has the right to regain possession of their property should they wish to do so, the correct legal process must be followed at all stages
of the tenancy – Until this levelling up announcement, the serving of a Section 21 notice was the first stage of such a process. Failing to follow the rules
can result in all manner of problems, and landlords who do not stick to the exacting nature of the process will likely find themselves with a financial burden
they didn’t bargain for.
There is no certain date for the removal of the Section 21 Notice so, if you are in two minds about whether or not you need to act, YOU DEFINITELY DO, and before it is too late.
Call us today to discuss your options while the Section 21 is still in force.
Call 01923 884 050 and talk to Lee or Mark.
The Decent Home Standard and the “bad landlord” register
In addition to this step the White Paper outlines plans for a “landlord register” so both tenants have peace-of-mind that their best interests are considered.
It goes without saying that anyone tackling the high cost of renting in the modern age should be provided with a home that is fit for purpose and so the introduction of the ‘Decent Home Standard’ is a positive step in this respect.
These plans affect landlords directly in the government’s Levelling Up White Paper being promoted today by Secretary of State, Michael Gove.
The White Paper introduces a “landlords register”, and will sets plans for a crackdown on rogue landlords – making sure fines and bans stop repeat offenders leaving renters in terrible conditions. The government will announce a plan that for the first time ever, all homes in the Private Rented Sector will have to meet a minimum standard – the Decent Homes Standard.
We can help you, as landlords, understand your role and answer any further questions you may have.
Call us today – Call 01923 884 050 and talk to Lee or Mark.