COVID-19 - the new regulations on renting

eviction, housing, landlord, tenant
Apr 07 | 2020
The Government has brought in emergency legislation for all Landlords and Tenants in England and Wales. The changes include an extension to the notice period that Landlords must provide to Tenants, an extension to the pre-action protocol rules that a Landlord must adhere to before he/she serves a notice for rent arrears, and additional financial support for both Landlords (with mortgage holidays) and Tenants (with additional benefit allowances). Tenants must continue to pay their rent during the corona pandemic, but Landlords are asked to be flexible during this time.  If a Tenant can evidence that they are waiting for a reply from the benefits agency on an application for financial support, then it is unlikely that the Court will grant the Landlord a possession order. There is currently a moratorium for possession hearings, and once this challenging time has passed, it is likely there will  be a delay with eviction claims being placed before a Court. Due to the change in legislation and this fast moving and fluid situation, it is suggested that you contact an experienced housing, landlord and Tenant
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