The Housing Secretary announced the ban back in March which protected renters who lost income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The six-month notice periods apply to England only, will remain in place until at least March 31, and will apply to all but the most serious cases.
He added: ‘The ban should not be lifted until the Government has a credible plan to ensure that no-one loses their home as a result of coronavirus.’ This has been echoed by Citizens Advice, which called for those in arrears because of the pandemic to be given grants. The charity’s director of policy, Matt Downie, criticised the Government for leaving the decision to the eleventh hour, adding: ‘It’s not a responsible way to go about managing people living in precarious situations up and down the country.’Polly Neate, chief executive of housing charity Shelter, said: ‘A bullet may have been dodged with this extension but, as soon as Parliament returns, it must give judges extra powers to stop renters being evicted because of “Covid-arrears”.
Politicians, public health organisations, councils and charities all warned of the risks associated with lifting the ban.
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