Court Fees for Rent Arrears Eviction to Rise By 150%

Social housing tenants evicted from their home due to rent arrears are set to be hit by a 150% increase in court fees. The standard county court fee for a rent arrears possession case will rise from £100 to £250 from 22 April.  The costs are initially met by the landlord but are then included on top of the tenant's rents arrears. Bedroom tax campaigners have accused the government of heaping more misery on tenants hit by the controversial under-occupation policy. Read more on 24dash.