Exactly What The Ban Extension Means To Agents And Tenants

The Law Society has set out exactly what the extension of the eviction ban means to agents, landlords and tenants. The society says:

- Courts are neither hearing nor progressing applications for possession orders made by landlords before March 24;

- This applies to all private or social housing tenancies

- There are exceptions: these include applications for possession against trespassers

- Schedule 29 Coronavirus Act 2020 also remains in force meaning landlords must provide tenants with a notice period of six months when issuing a notice seeking possession;

- Tenants are still obliged to pay rent during this period.

Read more on the Letting Agent Today website.

https://www.lettingagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2020/8/exactly-what-the-ban-extension-means-to-agents-and-tenants

Law Society Calls For An End To Section 21

Section 21 has been dealt a further blow with the Law Society backing the government’s intention to abolish so-called ‘no fault’ evictions. But highlighting the need for balance between the rights of tenants and landlords, the Society has also recommended the widening of Section 8 – the powers of a landlord to regain their property in specific circumstances. The Law Society was responding to the MHCLG consultation A New Deal for Renting through its housing law committee. Read more on 24housing.

https://www.24housing.co.uk/news/law-society-says-end-section-21/