politics

New legislation addresses domestic abuse and modifies right-to-buy rules in England

31 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

A new bill in England allows social housing landlords to evict domestic abuse perpetrators and raises the tenancy requirement for the right-to-buy scheme from three to ten years. This legislation aims to address the ongoing decline in social housing and provide enhanced protections for tenants facing domestic abuse.
The bill is set to be debated in the House of Lords soon.
The bill comes amid ongoing challenges in the social housing sector in England, where many tenants have faced insecurity and inadequate protections. Domestic abuse remains a critical issue, and the government's commitment to reforming housing policies signals an attempt to tackle these intertwined problems.
This legislative move reflects a growing recognition of the need to protect vulnerable tenants from domestic abuse while also addressing the broader issues within the social housing sector. By increasing the time required for the right-to-buy scheme, the government appears to be prioritizing stability and security i…

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