Today we’ve drawn a line under one of the most unfair parts of our housing system.
Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions are officially banned.
For too long, renters have lived with the constant fear of being forced out of their home with little notice and no reason. That ends today.
Over 32,000 households were threatened with homelessness after receiving a Section 21 notice in 2024, the highest number in eight years. Alongside this, the average rent in Oldham has increased by 46% in the previous 5 years alone.
Our landmark Renters’ Rights Act delivers the security and stability people deserve the foundation for putting down roots, raising a family, and building a life.
Other changes in this biggest enhancement in renters’ rights in a generation includes: the 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 to the private rented sector, 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀, 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱, and 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀.
The law also cements a new Awaab’s Law, named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died after being exposed to dangerous mould in his Rochdale home after serious failings by their landlord.
This is about fairness and dignity for families. We know there’s more to do, but today is a big step forward.
Jim McMahon OBE MP 