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# Record number of 'no-fault' evictions in Ipswich
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/record-number-of-no-fault-evictions-in-ipswich/
- Published: 2024-08-23T04:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:37:08.000Z
- Description: Ipswich saw its highest number of 'no-fault' evictions last year, with 111 accelerated possession orders submitted to county courts.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Housing & Urban Development, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** These figures, released by the Ministry of Justice, show a significant increase from 84 orders the previous year. It's the highest number since records began in 2003-04.

**Key details:**

- Bailiffs carried out 44 evictions following repossession orders – also a record high.
- These 'no-fault' evictions allow landlords to evict tenants with two months' notice without giving a reason.
- The true number of Section 21 notices issued is likely much higher, as these figures only include cases where tenants refused to leave after two months.

**Why it matters:** The rise in evictions highlights growing housing insecurity in Ipswich. It comes as political parties debate potential reforms to rental laws.

- Labour has pledged to ban Section 21 notices with its Renters' Rights Bill.
- The Conservative government previously considered a ban but later dropped the proposal from its Renters' (Reform) Bill.

**Zooming out:** Across England and Wales, 32,789 'no-fault' eviction claims were submitted to courts in 2023-24 - the highest figure since 2015-16\. Repossessions jumped nearly 24% last year to 10,802, the highest figure in six years.

**What they're saying:**

- Tom Darling, Renters' Reform Coalition: "Renters cannot afford to wait much longer. We must see legislation brought forward soon to get a grip on the situation and address the renting crisis."
- Local Government Association: "The Section 21 ban needs to be brought forward as quickly as possible."
- Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader: "We will introduce tough new protections for renters, end no-fault evictions and raise standards to make sure homes are safe for people to live in."
- National Residential Landlords Association: The system replacing Section 21 "needs to be fair, workable and sustainable for both responsible landlords and renters".

**The bottom line:** As Ipswich faces record 'no-fault' evictions, pressure is mounting on policymakers to address housing security concerns and find a solution that is fair on both responsible landlords and renters.

### Sources

- [Mortgage and landlord possession statistics: April to June 2024](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mortgage-and-landlord-possession-statistics-april-to-june-2024?ref=ipswich.co.uk)

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