Renters Reform Bill Facing Defeat Over Concerns of Unintended Consequences
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Momentum growing to torpedo controversial Renters Reform Bill to abolish no-fault evictions and introduce rolling tenancies
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Landlord MPs fear reforms will lead to tenants becoming homeless, housing supply shrinking, and rents rising
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Critics say bill was well-intentioned but will backfire and hurt tenants it aimed to help
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Reforms could place black mark against tenants who fall into arrears, making it harder to rent again
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With time running out before election and divisions in Conservative party, bill seen as close to collapse