Or does it?
The government are saying that in light of the new increase in COVID-19 cases that the ban will remain under constant review.
Even if the ban is lifted permanently the back log of cases
in the courts is huge and bearing in mind they will have reduced capacity due
to working to COVID-19 guidelines there really is little for Landlords to be
enthusiastic about.
Priority is being given to cases where rent arrears exceed
12 months rental (9 months rental where the rental income accounts for more than
25% of the Landlords income). Other priority cases are squatters, domestic
violence, fraud, deception, illegal sub-letting and property abandonment.
Two important points to remember...
- If you have an ongoing case you MUST remember to reactivate it with the courts. Failure to do so will lead to your case being dismissed.
- If you simply want to reoccupy your house or sell it you must give your tenants a minimum 6 months’ notice not the usual 2 months. (The tenants statutory rights will always prevail over anything that is written in a current contract)
It looks like the second wave is coming, so please stay safe.
