‘Watered down’ Renters’ Reform Bill passes Commons after concession to backbenchers

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Housing charities turn backs on bill after indefinite delay to Section 21 abolition

The Renters Reform Bill passed through its final reading in the House of Commons yesterday (Wednesday), after the government caved in to pressure from backbench MPs and landlords.

In its initial form, Michael Gove’s much-delayed legislation would have put an end to Section 21, which gave landlords the right to evict tenants without any reasons. 

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