Consultation outcome

Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England

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Consequential changes to the homelessness legislation: government response to consultation

The government response to the technical consultation on the consequential amendments to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters (Reform) Bill, namely, the removal of section 21 evictions, assured shorthold tenancies and fixed-term tenancies.

The consultation response sets out a summary of the consultation responses received. It also details the government’s changes to the homelessness legislation which will be brought forward in the Renters (Reform) Bill.


Original consultation

Summary

A technical consultation on the consequential amendments to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill, namely, the removal of section 21 evictions, assured shorthold tenancies and fixed-term tenancies.

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Consultation description

This consultation aims to identify and understand the impacts these changes will have on the sector, to ensure local authorities can continue to deliver their homelessness duties effectively and give people the support they need.

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Published 7 December 2022
Last updated 17 May 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added response to the technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation. The response sets out a summary of the consultation responses received, and details the government’s changes to the homelessness legislation which will be brought forward in the Renters (Reform) Bill.

  2. First published.

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