Jenrick Announces ‘Complete Moratorium On Evictions’ After Government Climbdown

Robert Jenrick has bowed to concerns from the sector to completely ban evictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic. After the previous announcement that vowed to do the same, it was highlighted that renters could still get evicted if their case was already in the system, meaning some 20,000 people could have been evicted during the Coronavirus outbreak. However, a new government document shows it has sought to go further. It says: “From 26th March 2020, landlords will have to give all renters three months’ notice if they intend to seek possession. Read more on 24housing.

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