Michael Gove backtracks on no-fault eviction ban after backlash from landlord MPs

In his letter, Mr Young told MPs: “I know some colleagues and constituents have been concerned about aspects of our reforms … Having listened to MPs and the sector, we will bring forward amendments addressing outstanding concerns.

“These improvements have the support of main landlord groups, including the National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA) and Large Agents Representation Group (LARG) – which are calling for [the] Government to ‘crack on’ with the Bill and give much needed certainty to the sector.”

One backbench MP told The Telegraph that his colleagues would continue to push for a further concession on rolling tenancies.

He said: “The only thing they haven’t conceded on is fixed-term tenancies which I’m sure colleagues will continue to press. It should be down to individuals whether or not they enter into a fixed-term tenancy.”

The Bill, as it stands, will scrap fixed-term tenancies, allowing renters to stay in their rental homes indefinitely.

It sets in stone earlier promises from Mr Gove that the ban on no-fault evictions – a 2019 manifesto pledge – would be delayed until after the court system was reformed to deal with the changes.