No-Fault Renters Evictions Bill Fails to Pass Before Parliament Shutdown

The Conservative government’s pledge to abolish no-fault evictions will not be fulfilled before the upcoming election, as the Renters (Reform) Bill has run out of time to become law. The bill, which sought to prevent landlords from evicting tenants without providing a reason, will not be debated before Parliament shuts down on Friday. This legislation was initially introduced in the House of Commons last May but faced delays due to opposition from some Conservative MPs concerned about its impact on landlords.

Despite Labour’s readiness to support the bill in its current form, amendments proposed by crossbench peers in the House of Lords created time constraints that ultimately prevented its passage. This bill was part of the 2019 Conservative manifesto, which aimed to abolish Section 21 evictions. Other significant bills, such as Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban and the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, also faced challenges, with only the latter making it through the legislative process.

In contrast, other pieces of legislation, including the bill to overturn the convictions of sub-postmasters affected by the Horizon computer scandal and the Victims and Prisoners Bill, were successfully passed. However, key reforms like the Football Governance Bill did not appear on Friday's parliamentary timetable, leaving several important issues unresolved as Parliament dissolves.

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