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
This Bill would require the government to prevent evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are in rent arrears by placing a legal duty on the Secretary of State to take steps to stop such evictions and to consider related measures to support affected households. In short, it aims to protect renters on Universal Credit from losing their homes while they address arrears.
The Bill is at its 2nd reading in the House of Commons, having originated in the Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
