In a significant move to bolster protections for domestic abuse victims, the UK government has introduced a new bill allowing landlords to evict perpetrators from social housing without requiring the victim to vacate first. This legislation, aimed at addressing the pressing issues of domestic violence and the chronic decline in social housing, also proposes substantial changes to the right-to-buy scheme, extending the qualification period from three to ten years.
New Eviction Powers for Landlords
Under current regulations, social housing landlords lack the authority to evict domestic abusers until their victims have left the property. This often forces survivors into difficult situations, as many are compelled to abandon their homes. The proposed bill, set for discussion in the House of Lords, aims to empower landlords to act swiftly against perpetrators, ensuring that victims can remain in their homes while the abuser is removed.
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