Boris announced that he would bring forward emergency legislation after he was accused of ‘ignoring’ those in privately-rented accommodation.

The government stated no-one should have to risk losing their home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said landlords could not start proceeding to evict tenants for at least a three-month period.

He added, “The government is clear – no renter who has lost income due to coronavirus will be forced out of their home, nor will any landlord face unmanageable debts.”

Payments of rent and mortgages are worrying renters and landlords.

Uk government has introduced emergency legislation to protect tenants before the eviction process takes place.

“These changes will protect all renters and private landlords ensuring everyone gets the support they need at this very difficult time.”

He also extended the previous pledge of a three-month mortgage holiday to landlords who faced losing their property if their tenants cannot pay rent.

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Kate Henderson, of the National Housing Federation, which represents housing associations in England, has confirmed:

“Housing associations will not evict tenants who are affected by the virus and fall behind on rent payments.”

Millions of people in UK live in privately rented accommodation.Many of them might face financial crisis due to covid -19 . They might take off work due to illness, school closures or other caring responsibilities.

Statutory sick pay in the UK is also among the lowest in Europe at just £94.25 per week, meaning some people may find it difficult to pay their rent.

The government is expecting landlords and tenants to work together to establish affordable repayment plans after the crisis.

Shadow Housing Minister John Healey called the emergency legislation a “welcome change”.

“This is a welcome change of view on protection for renters,” he said.

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However, rent will still be due as normal so tenants may find themselves with a large bill if they cannot pay up for a long period.

Landlords may be willing to make arrangements with tenants to delay or reduce rent payments. However, they are under no obligation to do so.

Director of policy and external affairs at Crisis appreciated it as workable solution for renters and landlords. He further stressed that any repayment plan must be affordable for tenants.

“If someone loses their job because of the outbreak and has no income coming in, they cannot be faced with intolerable levels of debt once these emergency measures are lifted.”

Landlords:

Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords association, said: “Landlord groups welcome government support.

“We recognise the exceptional circumstances and we will work collaboratively with government to ensure these measures protect both landlords and tenant.”

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