Commercial Debt Collection

Emergency legislation and what it means for private residential landlords

From the commencement date of the emergency legislation and until 30 September 2020, the notice period that a landlord is required to give to a tenant (whether it be a section 8 rent arrears notice or a section 21 notice) has been extended to 3 months.

Given the extended notice period now required and if you are in a position whereby you require possession of your property as a matter of urgency, we recommend that you progress matters as soon as you possibly can with the service of the appropriate 3 months’ notice.

For all those landlords who have already commenced the eviction process, the process currently remains unchanged, although there are likely to be some delays with the courts and bailiff appointments.