Eviction Ban Extended

Landlords could be left for five months without rent and anti-social tenants allowed terrorise neighbours after the government announced an extension to its eviction ban. The ban, introduced by the government in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has now been extended by two months following an announcement late this afternoon. Housing minister Robert Jenrick said the suspension of evictions from both private rented accommodation and the social sector will be extended by two months until August 23. He also announced new court rules, which he said ‘will ensure vulnerable renters are protected when the suspension of evictions ends’ Read more on the RLA website.

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