Goldstein add: we can ‘expect a huge surge in section 21 notices served in the time before the legislation takes effect, and a bulge in possession proceedings two months later when the notices expire. The courts will need additional investment to cope with the expected influx of new claims. The county court system is completely broken. It now takes many weeks to process claims.
Government data shows a steady increase in landlord possession actions and in the time from claim to landlord repossession. Latest available data shows the average time was 25.4 weeks between April and June – up from 22.1 weeks in the same period last year. Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner says the bill will rebalance the relationship between tenant and landlord.
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