Renters have been plunged into turmoil as evictions are set to resume after the housing secretary 'tore up his pledge' to protect them. But, six months later, the government will allow evictions to resume in England and Wales from Monday. 'There is now nothing stopping tenants who have been given a Section 21 [eviction] notice from being forced out of their home. 'Even renters in severe financial distress can only buy themselves an extra six weeks' grace. UK courts can usually grant automatic eviction notices if a tenant falls eight weeks into rent arrears.

Source: Daily Mail September 19, 2020 00:56 UTC