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Written question asked by Florence Eshalomi (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2023 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Evictions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether it is his Department's policy that operation of a musical instrument at reasonable hours would be a ground for eviction as a behaviour capable of causing nuisance or annoyance in the Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan.

Answer

The Government is committed to abolishing Section 21, so called 'no fault' evictions, which will make tenants significantly more secure in their homes. Landlords will always need a reason to evict a tenant and should be prepared to evidence this in court. To ensure that landlords can gain possession when reasonable, we will strengthen the grounds for possession.

We will introduce a Renters Reform Bill in this parliament and a full impact assessment will be published alongside the Bill.

Of course, owning a musical instrument, or playing one at normal volume during appropriate hours, is not in of itself a ground for eviction.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
175740
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Anti-social behaviour Evictions Nuisance Musical instruments
Link
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