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

12 February 2025

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require the government to stop evictions of Universal Credit claimants who are in rent arrears. It places a legal duty on the Secretary of State to take action to prevent such evictions and to support tenants during rent arrears. The aim is to protect housing stability for people on Universal Credit, with related measures to help landlords and the housing system.

Key Points

Establishes a statutory duty on the Secretary of State to prevent evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears.
Targets Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears to protect housing stability and reduce homelessness risk.
Requires actions or guidance for landlords and housing providers to help tenants stay in their homes.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with further stages to come before it could become law.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. It will need to pass through the committee stage and subsequent readings before it could become law.

Who is affected?

Universal Credit claimants in rent arrearsPrivate and social landlords and letting agentsHousing associations and local authorities involved in housingDebt advice services and welfare rights organisationsFamilies and households relying on Universal Credit who are at risk of eviction

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill

14 May 2024

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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