Laws abolishing “no fault” evictions, which allow landlords to remove tenants without a reason, will be debated by MPs tomorrow after the Government chose to press ahead with the change despite opposition from some backbenchers.
It follows claims that tenants in privately-rented accommodation are scared to ask for repairs or to challenge rent increases because they fear being kicked out.
Critics claim it will drive landlords out and make housing shortages worse, ultimately pushing up rents.
But a report by think tank the Centre for Social Justice highlights the experience in Scotland, where similar reforms have already been introduced.
Andy Cook, the think tank’s chief executive, said: “The independent impact assessment for this Bill shows that average net costs to Landlords are minimal, at £10 per tenancy. No-fault evictions were ended in Scotland in 2017, and we haven’t seen an exodus.
“This change in the law will protect some 11 million people from the threat of arbitrary eviction, give them greater security, and reduce homelessness.”
