A group of MPs has launched an inquiry into a Liberal Democrat bill to outlaw ‘revenge’ evictions.
According to Inside Housing:
MPs launch inquiry into Sarah Teather’s bill
Last month, the government said it would support MP Sarah Teather’s private members bill to outlaw evictions for tenantswho ask for repairs to be made on their homes.
Landlords have disputed the event to which such evictions take place.
Yesterday, the All Party Parliamentary Group for the private rented sector launched an inquiry into the bill to examine the impact the legislation could have on the sector.
Organisations have been invited to submit evidence for a report that will be produced with recommendations for ministers before the committee stage of the bill.
The group’s members will take oral evidence from experts on 27 October and 3 November.
Oliver Colvile, the group’s chair, said: ‘The issue of evictions in rented homes is incredibly emotive and needs to be treated sensitively.Tenants rightly deserve protections from rogue landlords whilst landlords also need protections to be able to swiftly remove tenants who breach the terms of their contracts.
‘With landlord and tenant groups in disagreement over the need for this bill, the group will seek to reach a consensus on the best way forward that is fair to all sides.’