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Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, called for clarity on when the court system will be reformed so landlords and tenants have a proper roadmap for the future of section 21.
The Tenants (Reform) Bill stipulates that a court review is required before section 21 is abolished, but as things stand, it could take at least six months to evict a tenant with a section 8 eviction notice. There is.
Even if a landlord is granted possession, the lack of county court-appointed bailiffs means that many landlords spend time and money escalating cases to the High Court to get their property back faster. There is a need.
“Court reform is definitely needed to ensure that the system is able to effectively deal with the increase in Article 8 proceedings resulting from the repeal of Article 21,” Mr Champlina said.
“Without adequate preparation, this could overburden an already strained legal system, create further delays and inefficiencies, and negatively impact both landlords and tenants.”
He added: “Landlords as well as tenants need to ensure that changes to the rental environment are accompanied by measures to streamline legal processes and resolve disputes in a timely manner.”
“It is important to recognize that the uncertainty surrounding the future of Section 21 has already caused many landlords to sell their properties. This trend will ultimately shrink the pool of available rental properties. This impacts tenants, leading to increased competition and potential rent increases.
“In this context, a clear commitment to timely court reform is important not only for the peace of mind of landlords, but also to maintain a healthy rental market that serves the needs of both landlords and tenants.
“A transparent roadmap outlining the steps and timeline for court reform will provide much-needed clarity to all involved, enable landlords to plan accordingly, and ensure that all parties receive a fair and efficient It will give you access to legal recourse.
“Essentially, while we agree that court reform is needed to accommodate the almost certain increase in Section 8 hearings (an additional approximately 30,000 hearings per year), A clear commitment to when these reforms will be implemented is essential to provide the satisfaction and certainty and confidence needed to navigate evolving rental market conditions. ”