Thousands of Tenants Face Eviction at Short Notice

Thousands of tenants in the private rented sector face eviction at short notice when their homes are repossessed, according to Citizens Advice. The national charity’s 'Renting in the recovery' report, reveals up to 6,800 tenants are evicted every year when landlords get into mortgage arrears. The report finds renters in the private sector often don’t get the protection they are entitled to if a landlord is repossessed, with some tenants only finding out they are being evicted when bailiffs show up at their door. Citizens Advice fears the situation could worsen when interest rates rise and some landlords struggle with higher mortgage repayments. Read more on 24dash.