Localism Bill

I thank the noble Lord for emphasising that point. In my view, during this volatile period there is a great danger of more notional housing arrears arising that would pose the danger of eviction. Good landlords, as my noble friend the Minister said, will be able to deal with it, and that is why I concurred with what she said. But can any noble Lord doubt that there will be some bad landlords? Some bad landlords may seek to use Ground 8 knowing that the courts have no power to protect the tenant. Perhaps between now and Third Reading the Minister could look at that. Having said that, at this stage, which is always a mixture of Committee and Report stage, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 37 withdrawn. Clause 154 : Abolition of Housing Revenue Account subsidy in England Amendment 38 Clause 154 : Abolition of Housing Revenue Account subsidy in England Amendment 38 Moved by