Update as of the 18th March 2020.
Complete ban on evictions and additional protection for renters. Government announces radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus.
The government has announced a radical package of measures to protect renters and landlords affected by coronavirus. As a result, no renter in either social or private accommodation will be forced out of their home during this difficult time.
- Emergency legislation to suspend new evictions from social or private rented accommodation while this national emergency is taking place
- No new possession proceedings through applications to the court to start during the crisis
- Landlords will also be protected as 3 month mortgage payment holiday is extended to Buy to Let mortgages.
For more information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/complete-ban-on-evictions-and-additional-protection-for-renters