Press releases and statements
Tenants over-55 hit with a no-fault eviction notice every 16 minutes
In England, a no-fault eviction notice drops through the letterbox of an older private renter every 16 minutes, new research from Shelter reveals. The housing charity’s alarming research, conducted by YouGov and funded by The Co-operative Bank, shines a spotlight on the struggle older renters face in keeping a roof over their heads. Nearly three in ten (28%) private tenants over the age of 55 – which equates to 400,000 people - live in fear of being evicted by their landlord.
Posted on 06 Sep 2023
Tenants over-55 hit with a no-fault eviction notice every 16 minutesHalf of working renters only one pay cheque away from losing their home
One in two working private renters in England - 3.2 million adults – wouldn’t have enough in savings to pay their rent for more than a month if they lost their job, new research by Shelter reveals. And shockingly, 2.2 million renters (34%) would be immediately unable to pay their rent from their savings if they lost their job.
Posted on 22 Aug 2023
Half of working renters only one pay cheque away from losing their homeNo-fault evictions by bailiffs up 41% in one year
New Ministry of Justice data, released today, shows the number of households removed from their homes by court bailiffs as a result of no-fault evictions is up 41% in one year in England.
Posted on 10 Aug 2023
No-fault evictions by bailiffs up 41% in one yearHouseholds facing homelessness highest since records began
Shelter urges no more delays on the Renters Reform Bill as homelessness surges
Posted on 25 Jul 2023
Households facing homelessness highest since records beganShelter responds to Secretary of State, Michael Gove's "mixed bag" speech on housing
Shelter responds to Secretary of State, Michael Gove's "mixed bag" speech on housing
Posted on 24 Jul 2023
Shelter responds to Secretary of State, Michael Gove's "mixed bag" speech on housingRoyal Assent of the Social Housing Regulation Act is a historic moment for England’s nearly nine million social renters, says Shelter
Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said: “The passing of the Social Housing Regulation Act is a historic moment for the nearly nine million people who live in social homes in England. Six long years on from the Grenfell Tower fire, this legislation is the result of tireless campaigning by Grenfell United and other activists to improve the way social tenants are treated.
Posted on 20 Jul 2023
Royal Assent of the Social Housing Regulation Act is a historic moment for England’s nearly nine million social renters, says Shelter172 families per day are served with a no-fault eviction notice
Shelter says the government is failing renters as progress stalls on Renters (Reform) Bill
Posted on 19 Jul 2023
172 families per day are served with a no-fault eviction noticeShelter welcomes the launch of the Royal Foundation and Prince William's Homewards programme to end homelessness
Shelter welcomes the launch of the Royal Foundation and Prince William's Homewards programme to end homelessness.
Posted on 26 Jun 2023
Shelter welcomes the launch of the Royal Foundation and Prince William's Homewards programme to end homelessness116% annual rise in no-fault evictions shows why Renters (Reform) Bill is vital
New figures published by the Ministry of Justice on court eviction proceedings in England today demonstrate why yesterday’s Renters (Reform) Bill and the banning of no-fault Section 21 evictions is sorely needed.
Posted on 18 May 2023
116% annual rise in no-fault evictions shows why Renters (Reform) Bill is vitalShelter responds to ‘once-in-a-generation' Renters’ (Reform) Bill
Shelter responds to ‘once-in-a-generation' Renters’ (Reform) Bill
Posted on 17 May 2023
Shelter responds to ‘once-in-a-generation' Renters’ (Reform) Bill