Councils Turning to Eviction Instead Of Helping Tenants with Rent Arrears

Councils have been accused of turning to bailiffs and the courts rather than helping people in rent arrears. StepChange Debt Charity research suggests councils are more likely to engage in aggressive enforcement action rather than offer affordable payment options to struggling tenants. The number of people contacting the charity with council tax arrears has increased 372 per cent in the last five years and over the same period the average amount owed has risen £157. Read more on the Independent website.