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    Further Extension To Evictions Ban in England

Further Extension To Evictions Ban in England

The government announces a further extension to the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions for private renters in England. The existing ban was due to end on February 21st but this has now been put back six weeks until March 31.

For reference, there are a number of exemptions to the Protection from Eviction regulations which include:

- Illegal occupation

- False statement

- Anti-social behaviour

- Where a property is unoccupied following the death of a tenant

- Extreme rent arrears (equivalent to nine months’ rent with any arrears accrued since the 23rd March discounted).

With the national lockdown still in place and with the extension to the ban on bailiff enforcement, the Government have updated their guidance for landlords, tenants, and local authorities.

You can find the latest guidance from the Government here.

As well as guidance on understanding the possession action process here.

With this latest announcement and other restrictions on serving notice to tenants, it is even more important than ever to raise the standard of your referencing checks and in doing so find the right tenants and limit risk.

Veri-Check offer a completely tailored solution to tenant referencing, where you set the standards perspective tenants need to meet, branch by branch. It's not a one size fits all approach, it's unique to you and your preferences, and it means you are in control whether you choose a fully managed service or would prefer to use our system in-house.

Give us a call on 01905 622 960 or email support@veri-check.co.uk to get in touch today and start a conversation about your referencing needs.