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Khan Demands Answers Over Alleged Pre‑Ban Evictions by Asif Aziz’s Criterion Capital

City Hall demands an explanation over Section 21 notices issued before the May ban.

Overview

  • Reports say tenants at Britannia Point, Delta Point and Emerald House received Section 21 notices in recent months across developments totaling 606 flats.
  • Criterion Capital denies a mass‑eviction policy, says fewer than 5% of tenants across its portfolio were served notices, and frames the actions as lawful, routine tenancy management.
  • Residents describe confusion after verbal reassurances that notices were rescinded without written confirmation, leaving uncertainty about whether they must leave.
  • The Mayor of London has written to Asif Aziz seeking urgent clarification after an earlier approach by the deputy mayor for housing, with a local councillor calling the reported actions the largest mass eviction in years.
  • Section 21 ‘no‑fault’ evictions are set to be banned in England from 1 May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act, with housing groups warning such notices are a leading cause of homelessness; documents seen by The Independent link notices to companies at the same Isle of Man address.