Sector News - Homelessness Legislation

Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation

Dear Landlords,

Please find information and electronic links to the Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation, published 7 December 2022.

This consultation seeks views on the consequential amendments to homelessness legislation as a result of the Renters Reform Bill, namely, the removal of section 21 evictions, assured shorthold tenancies and fixed-term tenancies.

This consultation aims to identify and understand the impacts these changes will have on the sector, to ensure local authorities can continue to deliver their homelessness duties effectively and give people the support they need.

Duration

This consultation will last for 7 weeks from 7 December 2022 and will close 25 January 2023.

Body/bodies responsible for the consultation

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

How to respond

Online survey
You may respond by completing an online survey.

Written response
If you are responding in writing, please make it clear which questions you are responding to.

Written responses should be sent to:
Homelessness Policy and Strategy Team
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Second Floor, Fry Building
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF

Further information

Full details of the consultation can be found here: Technical consultation on consequential changes to the homelessness legislation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)