Government Faces Backlash Over Renters Reform Bill Amendments

Michael Gove's concessions to landlord MPs on no-fault eviction ban spark criticism and concerns about the bill's future.

Michael Gove backtracks on the pledge to ban no-fault evictions amid pressure from landlord MPs, leading to significant amendments to the Renters Reform Bill.
The Renters Reform Bill faces delays and modifications, including a review of court readiness and exemptions for student landlords, raising concerns about its passage through Parliament.
Campaigners label the Renters Reform Bill a 'landlords’ charter,' criticizing the government for concessions that delay benefits for renters and favor landlords.
Labour and housing advocates express frustration over the government's prioritization of party management over tenant protections, calling for immediate abolition of no-fault evictions.
Despite backlash, the government insists on proceeding with the Bill, aiming for a balanced approach that addresses both landlord and tenant concerns.