Robert Jenrick has confirmed new support measures for renters will prevent tenants being evicted until after Christmas. The Government has changed the law to increase notice periods to six months, meaning renters who are given notice can stay in their homes over the winter while they find alternative support or accommodation. Mr Jenrick said: 'We have protected renters during the pandemic by banning evictions for six months - the longest eviction ban in the UK. Robert Jenrick has confirmed new support measures for renters will prevent tenants being evicted until after Christmas'To further support renters we have increased notice periods to six months, an unprecedented measure to help keep people in their homes over the winter months. 'But these measures won't protect the renters served notice before August, who could still face automatic eviction after the eviction ban ends in 10 days.

Source: Daily Mail September 10, 2020 20:06 UTC