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.