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Housing Minister Warns of Eviction Concerns Ahead of Ban

3/24/2026

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Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook (UK government) raised concerns about eviction notices ahead of England's no-fault eviction ban, notably at Britannia Point.
Criterion Capital, a property company, says it is conducting routine tenancy management and issued 87 notices affecting under 5% of tenants.
Pennycook called for transparency about the notices and warned that mass evictions would reflect poorly on Criterion Capital.
Tenants have expressed alarm, prompting involvement from a local councillor.

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Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook (UK government) raised concerns about eviction notices ahead of England's no-fault eviction ban, notably at Britannia Point.
Criterion Capital, a property company, says it is conducting routine tenancy management and issued 87 notices affecting under 5% of tenants.
Pennycook called for transparency about the notices and warned that mass evictions would reflect poorly on Criterion Capital.
Tenants have expressed alarm, prompting involvement from a local councillor.