Last month, our affiliates at ACORN Birmingham demonstrated solidarity as we stood alongside our two members, Hetal and Tejas. They currently reside in a city center building and have recently received Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction notices. Subsequently, it was revealed that the entire building was slated for sale, necessitating the eviction of all tenants in the process.

Our campaign began with a march to the offices of the lettings agency, FleetMilne, where we successfully connected with a representative of the landlord over the phone. Despite our efforts, the representative consistently emphasized that the building must be vacant as a prerequisite for the sale, consequently confirming that the eviction proceedings were proceeding as initially planned. This information led us to conclude that the sale had been finalized with little regard for the well-being of the families and households currently residing in the building. In response, we are resolute in our determination to intensify our campaign, striving to ensure the security and continued habitation of these individuals within their homes