60 Second Important Evictions Update for Landlords of East Kent
Longer notice periods but there are some exceptions!
An Important Evictions Update for Landlords in East Kent
Last week the Government made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being evicted from their homes due to the impact Covid-19 is having on their finances.
This means the new, longer notice periods will run from the 29th August until 31st March.
However, there are several instances where shorter notice periods can be given.
These include:
Domestic violence – two weeks’ notice.
Obtaining a tenancy through fraud – two weeks’ notice.
Anti-social behaviour- four weeks’ notice.
Rent arrears over six months – four weeks’ notice.
Immigration status cases – three months’ notice.
Rental property industry bodies have lobbied the Government for more clarity around the eviction process and legalities.
Speaking to estate agency industry magazine The Negotiator, trade body ARLA said the legislation is not retrospective: “Section 21 (eviction) notices served before Saturday 29th August should retain a three-month notice period. However, any notices issued from now onwards must be served based on a six-month notice period.”