Following the decision taken in February to
extend the ban on bailiff evictions to 31 March 2021, on Wednesday
10 March, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local
Government, Robert Jenrick announced an extension to
the ban on bailiff enforced evictions for residential tenants, in
all but the most serious circumstances, until at least 31 May
2021.
The requirement for landlords to provide
six-month notice periods to residential tenants before they evict
will also be extended until at least 31 May. In making the
announcement the Housing Ministry estimated that around 49% of
hospitality workers and 36% of retail workers are currently
renting.
The Housing Ministry subsequently updated the
guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented
sectors to explain the possession action process in the county
courts in England and Wales. The updated guidance is available on
the Government website.
The Government has also confirmed that the ban
on commercial evictions will be extended for a further three months
to 30 June.