As Michael Gove refuses to guarantee 'no-fault' evictions will be banned in England by the next general election, James O'Brien highlights the importance of renters being protected in a 'precarious' market.
Back in 2019, the Tories promised to end landlords' ability to evict tenants without a reason and in February, Gove said the practice would be 'outlawed' by the next election.
But Gove has now backtracked somewhat - stating that he 'hopes' it will become law, though it's up to the House of Lords 'to decide the rate of progress we can make.'
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24 апр 2024