Last year we wrote a blog about the Disability Housing Crisis, since then the Renter Reform Bill has faced delay after delay with still no date for the banning of no fault evictions
Everyone deserves secure homes and fair treatment. But we need to support the push for better renter protections. The next government must commit to making this a reality. Newly elected metro mayors must also make good on their promise to fight for renters’ rights.
Many disabled renters face eviction without cause. The government promised to ban these ‘no-fault’ evictions, but the indefinite delay is put thousands at risk. No-fault evictions mean renters can be asked to leave their homes for no reason, which can be especially challenging for disabled renters who need stability.
Did you know that almost 20% of disabled people live in rented homes? While 1 in 3 disabled renters are forced to live in unsuitable homes. The Renters Reform Bill had aimed to help by ending no-fault evictions, ensuring decent home standards, allowing tenants to keep pets, and banning discrimination against families and benefit recipients. But the bill as passed has no dates for when no fault evictions will be banned.
The impact of delays is severe. Over 80,000 households have been threatened with homelessness because since the ban of no fault evictions was promised. Disabled renters, and all renters, need stronger protections now. It’s time for the government to act and ensure everyone has a safe, stable place to call home.
