Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require the Secretary of State to prevent eviction of Universal Credit claimants who are in rent arrears. It places a duty on the government to take steps to protect these tenants and help them address their rent debt. It provides a framework for reducing evictions while people are relying on Universal Credit.

Key Points

It imposes a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears.
It focuses protections on UC claimants who are renting and owe rent, aiming to keep them housed and support them to clear arrears.
It may require government-supported measures or guidance for landlords and local authorities in handling arrears cases.
The bill is at the 1st Reading in the Commons and would progress through standard parliamentary stages if supported.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 1st Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the Second Reading for general debate and then to detailed scrutiny in Committee.

Who is affected?

Universal Credit claimants who rent and are in rent arrearsPrivate and social sector landlords of UC claimants in arrearsHousing associations and local authorities dealing with rent arrears and evictionsDebt advisers and welfare rights organisationsDepartment for Work and Pensions / government agencies involved in Universal Credit and housing support

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill

23 Mar 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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