Posted: 4th October 2024
Government to Boost Court Capacity Ahead of Section 21 Eviction Ban
Matthew Pennycook has announced that the Government will allocate funds to increase court capacity to alleviate bottlenecks before the ban on Section 21 'no fault' evictions.
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook stated that the Government is committed to enhancing court resources to manage the anticipated demand once Section 21 evictions are abolished.
This week, the bill aimed at prohibiting Section 21 'no fault' evictions was introduced in Parliament, signalling the Government's determination to swiftly implement regulations within the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
The previous Conservative administration was unable to fulfil its promise to eliminate Section 21, as it ran out of time due to a snap election. However, the newly elected Labour government is poised to follow through on this commitment.
Propertymark has expressed its dissatisfaction with the proposed changes, emphasizing that without measures to alleviate the pressure on the court system, the reforms are likely to falter.
Despite these concerns, Pennycook remains firm in his stance, stating, “The case for reform is as watertight as they come. Private rentals are currently the least affordable, poorest quality, and most insecure form of housing that exists."
“The sector is letting down responsible tenants and failing the majority of good landlords who provide a decent service to their tenants.”
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