Thousands of people are made homeless every year because of a loophole which allows landlords to evict tenants who do nothing wrong.
Many end up stuck in emergency accommodation – like caravans and budget hotels – for months. Campaigners say some are victims of so-called “revenge evictions” after complaining about dire conditions.
These occur when landlords decide it’s easier to evict tenants than carry out repairs. And faced by that reality, many more accept inhumane conditions for fear of being made homeless.
