Recent data from the government reveals a record 79,840 households faced homelessness in England during January to March 2023.
Shelter asserts that the primary reason behind the surge in homelessness is the insecurity of private renting, with the loss of a private tenancy becoming the leading cause, affecting 29% of homeless or at-risk households.
The charity emphasizes that Section 21 evictions play a significant role in creating instability, as they enable landlords to evict tenants with a two-month notice without providing a reason.
The charity reports a 21% increase in households (24,060) threatened with homelessness due to Section 21 in the last year. In May, the government introduced the Renters (Reform) Bill to ban such evictions and enhance renter protections, awaiting its second reading in autumn.
Shelter urges the government to prioritize the Renters (Reform) Bill after Summer recess. Additionally, they call on Housing Secretary Michael Gove to fulfill his ambition of constructing numerous social rent homes to alleviate pressure on private renting and address homelessness.
Polly Neate, the charity’s CEO, emphasizes the urgency of addressing the homelessness crisis. She calls for immediate action on building social homes and fulfilling promises to end no-fault evictions, which are exacerbating the problem. Neate urges MPs to bring back the Renters Reform Bill in September and pass it into law promptly.
However, she stresses that truly affordable homes are essential for a lasting solution. Michael Gove, the Secretary of State, acknowledges the significance of social homes in resolving the housing emergency, and Neate urges the government to act promptly and construct these homes to combat homelessness effectively.
The charity reveals a 21% rise in households (24,060) facing homelessness due to Section 21 in the past year. In May, the government introduced the Renters (Reform) Bill to ban such evictions and enhance renter safeguards, awaiting its second reading in autumn. Shelter urges prioritization of the Renters (Reform) Bill after Summer recess. They also call on Housing Secretary Michael Gove to fulfill his ambition of constructing social rent homes to ease private renting pressure and address homelessness.
Polly Neate, the charity’s CEO, stresses the urgency of tackling the homelessness crisis. She demands immediate action on building social homes and fulfilling pledges to end no-fault evictions, aggravating the issue. Neate urges MPs to revive the Renters
Reform Bill in September and enact it swiftly. However, she highlights truly affordable homes as vital for a lasting resolution. Michael Gove, the Secretary of State, acknowledges the significance of social homes in resolving the housing emergency, prompting Neate to push for swift government action to build such homes and combat homelessness effectively.
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