Renters forced to vacate their homes in the last 12 months faced upfront costs of more than £1 billion, research shows.
The analysis by homelessness charity, which found 40% of those surveyed said their last move was not out of choice, showed tenants were forced to leave their homes for various reasons. Shelter has accused the Government of “running scared” of backbench MPs who are pushing for amendments to the Renters Reform Bill which would delay a planned ban on no-fault Section 21 evictions.
Paying bills at two properties led to an average cost of £245, while loss of earnings due to viewings or moving house both cost an average of £200. “With protections from eviction so weak and rents so high, we constantly hear from people forced out of their homes and communities at huge personal cost. It’s impossible for renters to put down roots knowing a no-fault eviction could plunge them back into chaos at any moment.
Despite living in a cold and noisy property, Natalie’s landlord in March last year tried to raise her rent from £795 to £950 a month.Natalie said being forced out of her home twice in quick succession has cost her hundreds of pounds and profoundly impacted her physical and mental health.
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