Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of granting greater powers to local authorities to evict antisocial tenants from social housing.

Social landlords, including local authorities, already have a range of powers and enforcement tools to tackle anti-social behaviour including powers to evict perpetrators. We expect landlords to use those powers promptly and proportionately, putting the needs of victims at the heart of their response.

The Renters’ Rights Act, which received Royal Assent in October 2025, will strengthen the grounds for eviction due to antisocial behaviour, allowing landlords to begin possession proceedings immediately for both mandatory and discretionary ASB‑related grounds.