Section 21 Consultation
Anna Hughes • October 10, 2019
REMINDER – DEADLINE 12 OCTOBER TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE ABOLITION OF SECTION 21 NOTICES
Following the Government’s proposal to ban section 21 Notices, we would like to remind you that the consultation closes on Saturday 12 October. If you have not already responded to the consultation then we urge you to do so.
The intention of the consultation is to obtain views on the Government’s proposals on the below four sections:
• the impact of removing assured shorthold tenancies, and whether there are any circumstances a tenancy should be ended without the tenant being at fault
• whether the reforms should relate to all those who use the Housing Act 1988 – in both the private and social sectors
• how existing grounds for possession covered by Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 can be used effectively or reformed in the future once section 21 is no longer available and how new grounds should be added to cover the landlord selling or moving into the property; and
• how the courts could consider applications for possession orders under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 more efficiently.
The Government will then assess all views and make an informed decision whether to proceed with the proposals. Our views could shape how the Government legislate on the matter. The survey can be completed online by following the below link (it cannot be saved so please complete in one sitting). It can also be completed by email, or responses posted in.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-new-deal-for-renting-resetting-the-balance-of-rights-and-responsibilities-between-landlords-and-tenants
At Woodstock we are concerned that if section 21 Notices are abolished, landlords must be sufficiently protected through the court process to obtain possession of their property swiftly and efficiently. This is our opportunity to express our concerns to the Government directly, so we must stand up and have our voices heard.
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