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Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

Luke (dressed in blue and yellow) on a previous leg of the journey.

Ocean plastic campaigner to run to Alnmouth from Newbiggin

The Government announced a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the private rental sector in England this week, which is estimated to impact around 11 million tenants and landlords across the country.

Renters’ Reform Bill: Pros and cons explained - what it means for you

The plans will impact 11 million tenants and two million landlords in England.

No-fault evictions scrapped in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ renting shake-up

Svetlana had previously applied for lower rent because her washer and dryer had been broken for more than two years.

Woman uses chatbot ChatGPT to force landlord to fix washer and dryer

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

Quarter of renters don’t report repairs over eviction fears

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

What legal rights do UK tenants have when renting?

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington.

Landlords invited to free information event

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

More tenants are facing court action over arrears

Action call over rise in landlord court claims

Landlords could soon be rated by tenants - and their earnings published for tran...

Universal Credit can include a payment specifically designated for certain housing costs, which can help with rent payments to a private landlord, housing association or interest payments on a mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit housing payments are changing - here’s when and why

Landlords and letting agents were able to charge unlimited amounts for fees before the law change (Photo: Shuttertock)

Landlords are now banned from charging all renters for viewings, credit checks a...

Renters will be protected from eviction during the coronavirus outbreak – here’s...