Councils are calling on the government to increase the funding available to support struggling renters ahead of the evictions ban ending, as London boroughs reported a 30% increase in those needing help since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Umbrella group London Councils that said boroughs expect demand for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) to “skyrocket” when landlords restart possession proceedings. DHPs are allocated to local authorities to help those unable to keep up with housing costs. Read more on Inside Housing.
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