Evictions in the UK: Power, Housing, and Politics

Evictions in the UK explores the relationships between tenants, landlords, housing providers, and government agencies and the tensions and conflicts that characterize these relations. It examines the power dynamics reconfigured in the post-welfare context and the punitive consequences of poverty and status that apply to social housing systems worldwide.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 166 pages
\n Publication date: 02 October 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Evictions in the UK delve into the intricate web of relationships between tenants, landlords, housing providers, and government agencies, exploring the tensions and conflicts that shape these interactions. In the post-welfare era of the early 21st century, evictions for rent arrears have emerged as a significant threat to the well-being of the social housing sector and its occupants. This book employs a multifaceted approach, combining practical insights with critical analysis, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the contentious issue of evictions. It delves into the diverse perspectives involved in the eviction process, encompassing landlords carrying out evictions, legal assistance agencies supporting evictees, and academics and institutions responsible for researching and regulating the eviction process. Through the use of three case studies spanning Scotland and England, this book offers a thorough examination of the punitive consequences of poverty and status, which apply to social housing systems across the globe. Drawing upon original, primary-source data, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, policy makers, and practitioners in the fields of housing studies, planning, social welfare, and political sociology.

\n Weight: 288g\n
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367419684\n \n