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The Daily Mirror reported today that families are being evicted from rental homes in record numbers. It backed up the alarming claim with figures released from the Ministry of Justice, which revealed that the number of evictions in the first quarter of 2015 was the highest for seven years; beating even the record of 2014. Nearly 12,000 renters were evicted, most of whom were social tenants.
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Shelter Comments
“Today’s figures are a glaring reminder that sky high housing costs and welfare cuts are leaving thousands of people battling to keep a roof over their heads,” said the Chief executive of housing charity.
“Every day at Shelter we see the devastating impact of a housing market at boiling point, with the cost of renting so high that many families are living in fear that just one thing like losing their job or becoming ill could leave them with the bailiffs knocking at the door.”
Why Are Tenants Evicted?
The number one reason why tenants are evicted is due to non payment of rent. It is always recommended that you talk to your tenants if they are experiencing financial difficulties. A temporary rent reduction or grace period might be enough to help them get back on their feet again.
