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This page provides updated information on the latest changes to legislation, including statutory notices and guidance from the Lord Chancellor
View the Government press release of 10th March.
View the statutory Instrument March 2021
On 10th March 2021, the moratorium on residential evictions, which had been due to end on 31st March, was extended to at least 31st May 2021.
During that period, enforcement agents may not carry out residential evictions or serve notice of eviction unless the order for possession is made:
“Substantial arrears” has been defined as arrears equating to six months’ rent arrears in England only. This exclusion does not apply in Wales.
In all cases the order should state that the court is satisfied that an exemption applies.
View the Government press release of 10th March.
View the statutory instrument March 2021
On 10th March, the Government announced that the moratorium on commercial landlord remedies will be extended to 30th June 2021.
This is despite having stated in December 2020 that the extension to 31st March 2021 would be the final extension of the moratorium.
This moratorium covers:
Enforcement visits are permitted during the national lockdown, provided that enforcement agents adhere to the Covid-secure guidance.
Regulation 3 in this statutory instrument states that they may not enter residential premises to take control of goods.
Regulation 3 expires at the end of the national lockdown that started on 5th November.
You can read the full guidance here. This clarifies how exemptions are identified.
In order for an eviction to proceed, the court must be satisfied that an exemption applies. One of the processes outlined below must be followed in all cases.
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