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14th May, 2021
Landlords (and their solicitors) have been eagerly awaiting news of whether the Government will ease some of the current restrictions in place on residential possession as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The current restrictions, including a restriction on residential evictions and longer notice periods for section 21 and section 8 notices, are in place until 31 May 2021.
This week, the Government announced a partial easing of the rules as follows:
Further changes may come into effect from 30 September 2021. Whilst this does not signal a reversion to the “normal” rules on residential possessions, it will no doubt be viewed by landlords as a welcome step in the right direction.
If you require any assistance with possessions or other property disputes, please contact Rosanna Horton ([javascript protected email address]) or another member of Howes Percival’s property litigation team.
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