The guidance issued relating to possession actions been updated to reflect the end of the bailiff enforcement ban, which was in place until yesterday. 

The updated guidance for landlords, letting agents and tenants explains the possession action process in the county courts.

The revised guidance can be viewed here. 

But it does not contain any information on how the government plans to address the current crisis in rent arrears.

Ben Beadle, chief executive of the NRLA, said: “As the private rented sector moves out of lockdown measures, the chancellor has failed to provide tenants with the support they need. This is especially the case for the majority of those in rent arrears who do not qualify for benefit support.

“Without urgent assistance, many tenants face the prospect of losing their home needlessly as landlords struggle to shoulder the cost of arrears. Affected tenants also potentially face the negative impact of damage to their credit scores.

“The government needs to develop a financial package which ensures that benefits cover the rents of those in receipt of them. For those who do not qualify for benefit support, an interest free, government guaranteed tenant hardship loan should be established, similar to those in Wales and Scotland.”