Rental reforms will not work unless the government introduces reforms to the court system, Ben Beadle, CEO at the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) told MPs yesterday.
Ben warned that, if section 21 is abolished without introducing a mechanism for processing legitimate possession cases, tenants are likely to suffer as landlords will be weighing up whether to stay in the market.
He also said that the bill must strike the balance between fairness to tenants and landlords if the proposals are to succeed in improving the private rented sector (PRS).
Giving evidence on the Renters Reform Bill to MPs, Ben Beadle expressed his frustration over the delays to court reform.
"We’ve been very clear that responsible landlords need to be able to have alternative grounds they can rely on, and they need to have confidence in the system which underpins it.
“The sector faces its most dramatic legislative upheaval in decades and, as a result, landlords need to have confidence that the Renters Reform Bill’s proposed changes will allow them to continue to deliver high-quality private rented accommodation.
“With the market continuing to face widespread instability, the government simply can’t afford to ignore the need for court reform.”
MPs will continue to take evidence on the bill this week as the committee stage continues.
