Citizens Advice responds to publication of the Renters Rights Bill
Responding to the publication of the Renters Rights Bill, Dame Clare Moriarty, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said:
“This bill is a critical and long overdue step which will better protect renters.
“We're seeing record numbers of people seeking help with no-fault evictions - an average of 100 people every single day. And more than 70% of those we’ve helped with no-fault evictions this year were at risk of being made homeless.
"It’s good to see longer protection and notice periods, saving renters from the fear of early eviction and giving them a fighting chance to find a new home if their landlord decides to sell or move in. But the Section 21 ban needs to be watertight to prevent rogue landlords from exploiting loopholes, or using unfair rent hikes to force tenants out.”
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