ALABARÉ welcomes Renters’ Rights Bill gaining Royal Assent
We're pleased to see progress on the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill, which could prevent more tenants being pushed into crisis.
After more than six years of work by campaigners and MPs, homelessness charity ALABARÉ is welcoming news that the Renters’ Rights Bill has been given Royal Assent.
That means that improved rights for tenants will become law, although it won’t come into effect until 2026.
The Renters’ Rights Bill was part of Labour’s election manifesto and will mean landlords won’t be able to issue Section 21 no-fault eviction notices, with fewer fixed-term tenancies, and longer notice periods for rent increases.
ALABARÉ supports those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including veterans, young people and care leavers, through supported living accommodation across the South West and Wales.
That’s coupled with pastoral support to break the cycle of homelessness and give residents a real chance to move on independently and lead fulfilling futures.
The charity also provides support for people with learning disabilities and those facing mental health challenges.
Chief Executive of ALABARÉ, Andrew Lord, said:
“We’re delighted to see the Renters’ Rights Bill move forward and hope it will ease much of the worry and pressure that tenants can face from landlords when no-fault evictions or regular rent increases are imposed on them.
“Those factors have been a factor between independent living and serious vulnerability for many of our clients in the past.
“Our mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by providing homes, restoring hearts and empowering minds, and the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill next year will hopefully ensure tenants are better protected and less likely to face crisis point.”
Progress on the Bill also comes as ALABARÉ welcomes the Government’s commitment to repealing the outdated Vagrancy Act next Spring, as well as increased funding to tackle rough sleeping, and a pledge to build more affordable homes across the UK.
The charity will continue to campaign for greater housing reform and report on issues in this area.
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