We are not alone in warning about the potential consequences in this area. The cross-party housing select committee has rightly expressed concerns that the unreformed courts system could undermine the government’s tenancy reforms.
If the government is serious about reforming the rental market to support responsible landlords, it must develop a clear and practical plan to improve the efficiency of hearing and processing legitimate possession cases in court.
Increasing the number of staff across the courts service is an urgent priority. According to Freedom of Information data obtained by the National Residential Landlords Association, Scotland saw a 72% increase in Administrative Officer grade caseworkers in the Housing and Property Chamber between 2017 and 2021. A similar increase is needed in England and Wales.
For cases where it is feasible for tenants and landlords, implementing online hearings for possession cases would result in quicker consideration and processing compared to in-person hearings.
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