Around 4% of private renters in England were in arrears in 2016-17, according to the English Housing Survey. (Image: Getty Images)And previous Shelter research suggests about 2% of private renters are in arrears at any given time. Shelter told MPs on Monday that multiple polls suggest between five and 10% of private renters are currently in arrears. They need to give the same protections to renters who still face losing their home or going bankrupt as a result of rent arrears. "Our members have told us consistently during this crisis that they are doing all they can to support tenants to stay in their homes.

Source: Daily Mirror June 30, 2020 23:01 UTC