New bill targets domestic abusers and overhauls right to buy in England
A new bill in England aims to enhance protections for domestic abuse victims in social housing. It allows landlords to evict perpetrators without requiring the victim to leave first and extends the waiting period for the right to buy from three to ten years. The legislation is seen as a significant step forward in addressing domestic abuse and improving social housing conditions.
- ▪Social housing landlords will be able to evict domestic abuse perpetrators without the victim having to leave their home first.
- ▪The right-to-buy scheme will require tenants to wait ten years instead of three before purchasing their home.
- ▪The bill aims to close legal loopholes that allow abusers to make their victims homeless.
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At present, landlords can only evict a perpetrator from social housing after their victim has moved out. Photograph: Islandstock/AlamyView image in fullscreenAt present, landlords can only evict a perpetrator from social housing after their victim has moved out. Photograph: Islandstock/AlamyHousingNew bill targets domestic abusers and overhauls right to buy in England Social housing landlords to be able to evict perpetrators, while right-to-buy tenancy requirements to riseDonna FergusonSun 31 May 2026 17.30 EDTLast modified on Sun 31 May 2026 17.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSocial housing landlords will be able to evict domestic abuse perpetrators under a new bill, which will also increase the tenancy required before residents qualify for the right-to-buy scheme from three to…
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