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Khan Demands Clarity Amidst Eviction Controversy in London

3/3/2026

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, expressed concern about allegations that Criterion Capital, owned by Asif Aziz, conducted evictions with Section 21 notices.
Section 21 notices allow evictions without reason and will be banned under the upcoming Renters' Rights Act.
Criterion Capital says fewer than 5% of tenants received eviction notices and disputes mass eviction claims.
Shelter warns these notices cause homelessness.
Khan has demanded urgent clarification from Criterion Capital.

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, expressed concern about allegations that Criterion Capital, owned by Asif Aziz, conducted evictions with Section 21 notices.
Section 21 notices allow evictions without reason and will be banned under the upcoming Renters' Rights Act.
Criterion Capital says fewer than 5% of tenants received eviction notices and disputes mass eviction claims.
Shelter warns these notices cause homelessness.
Khan has demanded urgent clarification from Criterion Capital.