A proposed change in social housing law aims to protect domestic abuse survivors by allowing joint tenancies to be transferred solely to the victim, enabling them to stay in their homes without the abuser. Labour MP Tom Hayes emphasized that victims shouldn’t be forced to leave due to landlords’ inability to evict perpetrators. He described the change as crucial for victim protection and highlighted the issue, noting that around 15,000 families in England sought new housing last year due to domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance supports the bill as a significant and overdue advancement.
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