House Sold, Mother And Kids Out, Fair Game? Episode 678

On today’s show, Niall speaks to Councillor Gavin Pepper and property expert Karl Deeter about a case that has sparked real debate around tenants’ rights and landlords’ powers.

Councillor Pepper highlights the situation of a woman and her children being evicted from their home after the landlord decided to sell the property. While this case predates the new legislation introduced on March 1st, which requires a minimum six-year tenancy for new rental contracts, it raises an important question — should landlords still have the right to evict tenants in order to sell?

Karl Deeter argues that, in some cases, evictions are a necessary part of the housing market. But is that fair on tenants who may have nowhere else to go?

Niall opens the lines to listeners to get their views.

Do you think landlords should be allowed to evict tenants so they can sell a property, or should tenants be given stronger protections?

Get involved in the conversation.