Why are private landlords evicting their tenants?
Households homeless or at risk of homelessness due to end of AST, by reason
| End of AST total | 18,210 | +19% | +18% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord wishing to sell or re-let the property | 10,290 | +17% | +43% |
| Rent arrears - Tenant difficulty budgeting or making other payment(s) | 1,230 | +28% | −20% |
| Rent arrears - Change in personal circumstances | 1,220 | +27% | −9% |
| Rent arrears - Reduction in employment income | 570 | +33% | +12% |
| Tenant abandoned property | 520 | +16% | +53% |
| Breach of tenancy, not related to rent arrears | 420 | −5% | +5% |
| Rent arrears - Changes in benefit entitlement | 340 | +42% | −45% |
| Illegal eviction | 280 | −7% | +33% |
| Tenant complained to the council / agent / landlord about disrepair | 270 | +8% | +4% |
| Rent arrears - Increase in rent | 140 | +27% | −7% |
