Eviction notice periods will be set at 4 months from 1 June.
This is a new change in the policy of eviction notices.
According to the government, eviction notice periods will be set at four months starting June 1 but are set to return to pre-pandemic levels in October.
A ‘phased approach’ announcement is designed to help the country return to everyday life after more than a year of lockdowns and a tumultuous economy.
The current bailiff evictions, introduced as an emergency measure during the lockdown, will end on May 31. Sheriffs have been asked not to conduct an eviction if someone living on the property has symptoms of COVID-19 or self-isolates. However, how it will be determined or enforced was not announced.
“The UK government will continue to support tenants during this crucial time.”
Christopher Pincher, UK Housing Minister, said the government would continue to support tenants while balancing the needs of landlords. He added that the “crucial” financial support remains in place with the licensing scheme and the increase in Universal Credit.
Oli Sherlock, Goodlord’s head of insurance, tried to defend homeowners across the country. He said: “The moratorium on evictions could not last forever and with the latest closure restrictions almost behind us, now is an opportune time to reverse the measures and provide clearer timelines on next steps. While the ban was a well-intentioned decision designed to protect tenants, it has caused financial problems for some landlords and allowed dishonest tenants to avoid paying rent in isolated cases.”
Sherlock made a prominent point regarding what happens after the eviction notice periods return to normal. He said: “Tenants who have accumulated arrears will soon face the need to repay or face eviction. And the courts are prepared for a flood of cases to process evictions that they may have a difficult time coping with. What the government needs to do now is make sure everyone has access to strong and effective mediation services, and those tenants and landlords are clear about their rights and responsibilities.”
Others tried to bet on more intermediate terrain. Isobel Thomson, CEO of safe agent, said the situation would allow both tenants and landlords time to make the proper plans. She added: “Landlords who have held leases during the pandemic often at personal expense and hardship now have a clear route to repossess their properties should they need to. Tenants are assured of knowing that they will continue to be protected with a longer notice period for months to come.”
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