Elmbridge Rentstart has a great track record of working with landlords to get homeless people into rented accommodation. It was valuable to meet with them recently both in their office in Walton and up in Westminster to hear more about what we can do to end homelessness in Elmbridge.
One of the points Rentstart raised is the need for more housing stock so they can continue their work moving homeless people into rented accommodation. Whilst abolishing Section 21 notices provides much-needed reassurances to their clients, Rentstart raised concerns that it may undermine their relationship with landlords.
During the remaining stages of the Renters (Reform) Bill in the House of Commons, the Minster provided reassurances that the reforms will not affect organisations like Rentstarts’ relationship with landlords and agreed to meet with them to discuss it further.
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