A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2021
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The Evictions (Universal Credit Claimants) Bill would require the government to prevent eviction of tenants who are Universal Credit claimants and in rent arrears. If enacted, it would place a duty on the Secretary of State to act to protect UC claimants from eviction and to set out related protections and measures.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the Committee stage and further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
10 Feb 2020
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
