Renters Reform Act and implications for supported housing

SHiP and the NHF have jointly been engaged in conversations with DLUHC to consider the impact of this proposed change in housing tenure.  Aimed primarily at improving security of tenure in the private rented sector by removing no fault possession options (S21), DLUHC is acutely aware that other sectors might feel the impact and is actively engaging with SHiP and NHF to consider the impact on supported housing.  In response to a request from DLUHC for consideration of a number of areas, SHiP’s newly formed Consultative Group considered the potential impacts of removal of ASTs and S21 to our sector and we submitted a letter to DLUHC in January setting out our concerns.   Key issues we highlighted include concerns about delays within the court system and the associated risks of schemes becoming unviable or silting up, and a need for a robust mandatory Termination Ground for short term/fixed term services and services where support is a condition of occupation.  We have also asked DLUHC to consider retaining ASTs for supported housing, or to create a bespoke solution. The full letter can be found here.   

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