Evictions and abandonments research project

Homeless Link has been funded by the Oak Foundation to carry out a three year research and innovation project, looking at why evictions and tenancy abandonments happen, testing solutions, and disseminating good practice. In 2009 we researched the causes of eviction and abandonment and gathered examples of good practice approaches. The results of this extensive research are available below. In 2010 and 2011 we will be trialling and evaluating solutions, then rolling out a ‘change programme’ across England.

Staying In - Understanding evictions & abandonments from London's Hostels

This research report looks at the prevalence of evictions and abandonments from hostels in London as well as examining the causes, current approaches and the solutions to reducing evictions and abandonments.  The research includes a literature review as well as both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including interviews with 54 staff members and 64 clients. The Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York provided advice on the research throughout the project.

Down the executive summary

Download the full report

For more information on the next stage of the evictions and abandonments project and to see how this research report may influence and impact the work that you do please see the frequently asked questions.

Also for more information please see the Evictions and Abandonments - CHAIN data report - this report presents analysis undertaken by Broadway for the Homeless Link Evictions and Abandonments Research in November and December 2009.

Good practice

You can find out more about reducing evictions and abandonments, including tips for frontline workers and case studies of effective services, by visiting our good practice webpage.