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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

Councillor facing homelessness because of weak protections for renters

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A councillor in south London is among those facing being made homeless under England's laissez faire private renting rules, following a surge eviction notices.

Chloe Tomlinson, who represents the Rye Lane ward in the south London borough of Southwark, has been served a so-called “section 21” notice as part a dispute between her landlord and letting agent.

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