The Renters’ Rights Bill has been presented to Parliament today, a long overdue piece of legislation which will help to reset the dial on the rights, needs, and entitlements of renters across the UK.
Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation, Sean Palmer said: “St Mungo’s welcomes the Renters’ Rights Bill’s presentation to Parliament today. Building upon the last Government’s Renters’ Reform Bill, this is long overdue.
Tenants nearing the cliff edge of homelessness has become an all-too-common sight, particularly as spiralling rents and the cost-of-living crisis continue to bite.
The commitments outlined today could represent a watershed for many tenants, giving them more secure tenancies without the threat of ‘no-fault’ evictions. These will also go a long way to support homelessness prevention. After all, preventing people from becoming homeless in the first place can support existing homelessness services, which are facing ever-increasing numbers of clients.
Further measures to prevent rising rents, and more rights for tenants to keep pets can help to ensure better access to safe and stable housing for renters.
These are positive early steps to stem the tide of homelessness, but they must also be buttressed by more short-term funding to support people already homeless, in addition to long-term funding to increase the supply of affordable and safe housing.“
