“A ban on ‘no-fault’ evictions was a critical step in strengthening renters’ rights. The constant delays, obstruction and now complete abandonment of the Renters Reform Bill shows us that reforming the rental market has not been taken seriously. “With the cost-of-living crisis and high interest rates, many renters are struggling to pay rent. The next government must treat renters’ rights as a priority.”Osbornes Law believes that more needs to be done to ensure that rental reforms works for all parties; landlords and tenants. Shilpa Mathuradas, head of housing litigation at Osbornes Law, commented: “The much talked about Renters Reform Bill will have to await its fate until after the general election.
