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Sep 13, 16:17

Labour Donor Evicts Family, Raising Rent by £1,000

Labour donor Lord Alli evicted a family of five from their London rental property after four years, then re-listed it for £1,000 more per month, despite the family's offer to pay the increased rent; this action highlights concerns about no-fault evictions and their impact on families.

Labour Donor Evicts Family, Raising Rent by £1,000

Labour donor Lord Alli evicted a family of five from their London rental property after four years, then re-listed it for £1,000 more per month, despite the family's offer to pay the increased rent; this action highlights concerns about no-fault evictions and their impact on families.

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What is the immediate impact of Lord Alli's eviction of the family and subsequent rent increase?

The family, with school-age children, faced immediate displacement from their home, causing significant disruption to their lives and children's education. The 25% rent increase, to £6000, highlights the financial strain on renters and the potential for increased homelessness due to such practices. The property was ultimately re-let for £5700.

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Jan 14, 01:11

UK MPs Propose Rent Cap Amid Soaring Rental Costs

A proposed amendment to the UK's Renters' Rights Bill seeks to cap rent increases at inflation or average wage growth, aiming to prevent landlords from evicting tenants through unaffordable rent hikes following a ban on "no-fault" evictions; over 30 MPs support the change, citing a recent 10% annual...

UK MPs Propose Rent Cap Amid Soaring Rental Costs

A proposed amendment to the UK's Renters' Rights Bill seeks to cap rent increases at inflation or average wage growth, aiming to prevent landlords from evicting tenants through unaffordable rent hikes following a ban on "no-fault" evictions; over 30 MPs support the change, citing a recent 10% annual...

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What is the immediate impact of the proposed amendment to the Renters' Rights Bill on renters in England?

The Renters' Rights Bill, returning to the Commons, faces an amendment to cap rent increases at inflation or average wage growth, whichever is lower. Over 30 MPs support this, aiming to prevent landlords from using rent hikes as a substitute for banned "no-fault" evictions. This follows a recent 10% annual rent increase in England, adding £473 million in extra monthly rental costs.

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