Ask the Housing Minister to set the date!

We're so close to getting the Renters' Rights Bill through parliament and securing stronger rights for the 12 million private renters in England. But the government hasn't yet set a date for the many of the changes to come into force.

Without a so-called 'commencement date', renters will be left in limbo, wondering exactly when they'll be safe from no-fault evictions. The government promised to ban section 21 evictions 'immediately' over a year ago. But renters are still waiting.

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook must announce a commencement date without delay. The day when landlords can no longer evict people for no reason can’t come soon enough.

You can personalise the text below to talk about your own experience of renting. Personal stories really do make a difference when writing to an MP. The draft email has been written from the perspective of a renter - but you can still email if you don’t rent your home. Just edit the below text to fit your situation.

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Dear Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP,I am one of England’s 12 million private renters. As you know, our housing is often insecure, expensive, and low quality – and represents the worst value for money of any advanced economy.This is why I'm really glad that the Renters' Rights Bill is nearing its last stages. The end of no-fault evictions, the creation of a landlord database, and the ability to appeal above-market rent rises will make a real difference to renters like me. I’d like to thank you for all you have done to get the Renters’ Rights Bill to this point. But now, we desperately need to know when we will have more security in our homes.As such, I am asking you to set a commencement date for the end of Section 21 evictions.The Government promised to ban Section 21 evictions 'immediately' over a year ago - and we’re still waiting. That’s why I'm writing to you - to ask you to publish a commencement date for the Bill as soon as possible. Next April will be 7 years to the day since a Prime Minister first promised an end to Section 21 - it would be a great shame if these evictions were still happening then.Renters are currently in limbo, knowing that these rights are coming but not knowing when. Now that the Bill has passed the latest stage in the House of Commons, we need to know when it will actually come into law.I would greatly appreciate it if you would consider my request as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing back from you.Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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