Coronavirus: Landlords and Renters
- Coronavirus regulations have meant that for a period of time landlords must give six months’ notice to evict tenants. The government has also brought in some restrictions on eviction dates eg over the winter period. Check the latest rules with the with the court service.
- Tenants are still liable for their rent and should pay this as usual. If they face financial hardship and struggle to pay this, support is available and we would encourage tenants and landlords to work together to put in place a rent payment scheme.
- Landlords will also be protected by a 3 month mortgage payment holiday where they have a Buy to Let mortgages.
- Landlords remain legally obligated to ensure properties meet the required standard – urgent, essential health and safety repairs should be made. An agreement for non-urgent repairs to be done later should be made between tenants and landlords. Local authorities are also encouraged to take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to enforcement.
See the Government website for more information.
Floating Support
Floating Support is a free service which provides regular advice and support to help people develop the skills to live independently, for example:
The advice and support is given by a worker who visits the person regularly in their home for a few weeks up to a maximum of two years. When the person no longer needs it, the support “floats” off to another person. Floating Support is available to people in any housing situation, including the private rented sector and rough sleepers. Currently in East Staffordshire only the following service is provided:
This service is funded by Staffordshire County Council. Information is also available on its website.
For other enquiries concerning domestic abuse, please ring the East Staffordshire Domestic Abuse Service on the same number - 0300 304 7940
Accommodation-based support
The following support services are provided for people who need accommodation based support. Hence accommodation is also provided for as long as the person needs the support. Once a person no longer needs the support they need to find themselves other accommodation.
Accommodation based support for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 25
Burton YMCA in Burton - Tel: 01283 538802
Accommodation based support for rough sleepers
Reconnect in Burton - Tel: 01283 547211
Accommodation based support for people with learning disability
Sanctuary - Epworth House in Burton - Tel: 01283 564491
Email: trish.hamilton@sanctuary-housing.co.uk
Other Support Services
There are lots of support services out there - these are just ones we particularly know about.