The latest Ministry of Justice figures for Q2 (April to June 2022)
indicate that they have increased from the figures taken during April to June 2021.
Landlord possession claims have increased 160% (from 6,997 to 18,201)
orders 164% (from 5,431 to 14,319),
warrants 104% (from 3,786 to 7,728) and repossessions 210% (from 1,582 to 4,900).
However the average timeline from issuing s21 to getting an eviction has risen to 33.8 weeks
Whilst the majority of cases are still predominantly for rent arrears.
Notably..there has been a significant increase in section 21 evictions compare to figures taken in 2019.
there is a good chance this increase is directly linked to a knee jerk reaction from landlords to the Fairer Renter Reform White paper realised earlier this year, fuelled by the medias continued inaccurate reporting that landords will NEVER be able to evict if s21 is abolished.
This is complete fabrication and anyone who has read the Bill ( I have very thoroughly) will know that there are provision ready to replace the s21 process, albeit that they do need some tightening up.
Eviction tenants now will not remove your ability to use S21 in the future, unless you are opting to sell or leave your property empty until the Bill eventually because law…. SPOILER ALERT… This won’t be happening in the next 18mth at least, and if at all in a General election provides a new party Government
