He discussed it on the Ask Martin Lewis Podcast.
by explaining that his answers could well change in a matter of hours. But he did have some advice for private renters and landlords alike, which is well worth listening to.Lewis emphasised the idea of “forbearance” needed under current circumstances, explaining that renters and landlords both need to have to have understanding.
But he also told private tenants: “Renters who don’t need to, don’t take advantage – allow the support for those who need it.”So, what advice did he have for anyone who is worried about renting after losing an income because of coronavirus? He then stressed the importance of communicating well with your landlord, adding: “And if that is a struggle, you should talk, and talk openly, to the landlord and try and come up to an arrangement that works best for you both.”He continued: “Look, landlords who kick people out right now – it’s not that easy to kick someone out – are going to struggle to find new tenants. And if you’ve got a long term good tenant, we all understand the situation.
“I think I’m just going to have to keep using the word – it’s the word of the day – forbearance. It’s what we all need to do right now. Forbearance and a responsible attitude and no game playing on either side. But I can’t give you more than that.”The government has now announced that landlords won’t be able to start eviction proceedings for at least the next three months, which will protect private and social tenants.
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