Eviction Ban Update
Update on evictions - 27.03.20
From today (Friday) all ongoing housing possession cases will be suspended. The suspension will initially last for 90 days. This is in addition to the legislation to stop new eviction proceedings (which came into effect yesterday).
Link to the full announcement that makes it clear that tenants are still liable for their rent.
24.03.2020
As reported by 24housing, the government pledged to introduce a ‘complete ban on evictions and additional protections for renters’ affected by the virus.
However, the Coronavirus Bill extends the notice required for possession from two months to three
For more information click here - https://www.24housing.co.uk/news/coronavirus-bill-johnson-has-broken-his-promise-to-uk-renters/