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Anti-social tenants: mandatory power of possession for landlords
This consultation seeks views on a new mandatory power of possession to enable landlords to take swifter action to evict anti-social tenants.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
Detail
This consultation seeks views on the detail and practicalities of a new mandatory power of possession to enable landlords to take swifter action to evict their most anti-social tenants.
The government’s intention is that the necessary legislation be introduced alongside legislative changes required following the Home Office’s recent consultation on reforming tools and powers to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Documents
A new mandatory power of possession for anti-social behaviour: consultationapplication/pdfExtending social landlords' powers to seek possession for criminality and anti-social behaviour: letter from Housing Minister Grant Shappsapplication/pdfAnti-social tenants: mandatory power of possession for landlords: summary of responses and next stepsapplication/pdf