Understand how legislative changes impact no-fault evictions, housing standards, and your rights as a social or council tenant.
The housing landscape in the UK is undergoing major transformations with proposed reforms targeting no-fault evictions. For social housing, council, and housing association tenants, understanding these protections is crucial for maintaining housing security.
Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 historically allowed landlords to evict tenants without establishing any fault or breach of tenancy agreement once a fixed-term contract ended.
Tenant advocacy groups have long highlighted how fear of retaliatory eviction discouraged vulnerable households from reporting serious damp, mould, and structural disrepair. Upcoming reforms aim to strengthen tenant safety under the Decent Homes Standard.
We believe every tenant deserves to live in a home that is safe, well-maintained, and fit for human habitation.