A ban was proposed in 2019, but legislation is not expected to pass until next year
The ban proposed in the King’s Speech could take years to come into force
Renters Reform Bill will be carried over in the King’s Speech tomorrow
Prime minister is pushing ahead with Renters (Reform) Bill despite opposition from MPs
The former levelling up secretary rejects claims the plans are an attack on landlords
Consultation will including bans on no-fault evictions
More than 200,000 tenants have been evicted since government pledged to ban the practice
The National Landlords Association says the sector would shrink by 20% if section 21 is abolished