‘Everyone was in tears’: the tenants given eviction notices just before ban in England

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Recent eviction notices sent to tenants in England just before the ban took effect have caused distress and anxiety. Many residents fear homelessness as landlords hurried to issue notices, leaving vulnerable individuals in a precarious situation.

Shock and fears for future, including homelessness, after landlords rushed to issue section 21 notices before 1 May It was 2pm on 30 April when Carl Kansinde Middleton received a “no fault” eviction from his landlord in Brighton – just 10 hours before section 21 notices were officially banned under the Renters’ Right Act. “As we were getting closer, I really thought I was safe,” he said. “It just never occurred to me that it would just come right on the last day – I truly felt blindsided. Continue reading...