Section 21 evictions fall as peers urged to fast-track Renters' Rights Bill

Section 21 evictions fall as peers urged to fast-track Renters' Rights Bill

Landlord possession claims fell in the first quarter of the year, according to new Ministry of Justice data, casting doubt on warnings from landlord groups of a last-minute wave of evictions ahead of rental reforms. The figures show a 4% drop in claims compared to the same period in 2024, as the Renters’ Rights Bill concludes its committee stage in the House of Lords today. The data has prompted campaigners to call on the Government to bring for…

Texas Bill Requiring Landlords to Maintain Elevators Progresses

A bill that would require landlords in Texas to keep elevators in working condition passed in the Texas Senate on May 7, KHOU 11 reported. Senator Carol Alvarado authored Senate Bill 1802, which would protect seniors and tenants with disabilities. The bill would require landlords to maintain mobility assistance devices including elevators, ramps and handrails that were available when a… The post Texas Bill Requiring Landlords to Maintain Elevato…